Sustainable Agriculture

WILD CHIVES FARMING TECHNIQUE

Detailed guide from soil preparation to harvest

Living Conditions

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Moderate Climate

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Moist Avoid logging

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Friable Soil

Seed Preparation

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Treat Bulbs Trim roots/skin

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Soak Seeds Phosphate (1-2h)

Seed: 45-50kg/1,000m²

Water Needs

High

Stop watering 2-3 weeks before harvest

Wild Chives

Allium Schoenoprasum L

High

Economic Efficiency

Good

Preservation

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1. Biological Characteristics

Weak roots, moisture-loving but intolerant to waterlogging. Small bulbs (1.5-2cm). Temperate-loving.

Adaptability: 85%

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2. Uses

Aromatic spice. Herbal medicine for coughs, flu, detoxification. Pickled chives are effective for colds.

Value: 90%

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3. Farming Technique

Dry season, after floods. 1.1-1.2m beds. 30x10cm spacing. Plant using treated bulbs.

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Wild chives are a vegetable spice used to season foods such as fish soup, beef soup, and porridge. They have an aromatic, sweet taste. Wild chives are also a valuable herbal medicine for treating coughs and flu. Like other plants in the Allium family, they contain antibacterial substances. Pickled chives (in alcohol) also have cold-relieving effects.

According to author Hai Yen, using 1kg of wild chives, dried and buried, then soaked in alcohol for 3 months creates a remedy. Drink a small cup when suffering from a cold (sun stroke) to relieve it.

Economics: Growing wild chives offers high economic efficiency.

spa II. BIOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Roots: Small, weak, distributed mainly in the topsoil. Roots love moisture but cannot withstand waterlogging.
Stem: The pseudo-stem is small (diameter about 1.5 - 2cm) and has degenerated like other onions/garlics. The leaf stem is 15 - 20cm high, reaching up to 25 - 30cm.
Leaves: Small, needle-shaped.
Flowers: Umbel inflorescence, small flower stalk (resembling a toothpick). Pollinated by insects.

Climate: Prefers a temperate climate, can withstand heat, loves light.
Distribution: In Vietnam, wild chives are grown extensively in Central provinces like Quang Tri, Quang Nam, Quang Ngai, etc.
Soil: Prefers friable soil with good drainage and neutral pH. Sandy loam soil is very suitable.

agriculture III. FARMING TECHNIQUES

1. Seasons

Generally, wild chives should be planted in the dry season like other Allium plants.

Best Season: After the flood season. December to January.
Highlands: If planting earlier, grow in highland areas.
Red River Delta: Can be planted in the Autumn-Winter crop.

2. Soil and Fertilizers

Soil: Land needs to be plowed carefully, made friable, and cleared of weeds. Leave soil to rest 3-5 days before planting.

Beds: Bed surface width 1.1 - 1.2m, height 15 - 20cm, furrows 25 - 30cm wide.

Fertilizer per 1,000m²:

check_circle Decomposed Manure: 1 - 2 tons
check_circle Urea: 10kg (Do not overuse)
check_circle Superphosphate: 30 - 40kg
check_circle Potassium Sulfate: 15 - 18kg (or Potassium Chloride 13-15kg)

* Basal application: All organic manure + phosphate + 1/3 potassium into the rows (mix well with soil).
* Alternatives: NPK compound fertilizer, organic microbial fertilizer, DAP...

3. Planting Technique

Seed Prep: Trim roots and outer skin (don't peel to white). Soak bulbs in clean water or 2-3% superphosphate solution for 1-2 hours. Drain before planting.
Seed Amount: 45 - 50kg/1,000m².
Spacing: Rows 30 - 35cm apart, plants 8 - 10cm apart.
Covering: Cover with fine soil. Spread a layer of chopped straw, old leaves, or bagasse on the bed surface.

4. Care & Pest Control

Watering

Water to maintain moisture until sprouting. Furrow irrigation (fill 1/2 bed height) is possible if water is abundant. Must use clean water.

Cultivation & Top Dressing

Cultivate 1-2 times during strong growth/bulb swelling. Top dress 2-3 times (1% concentration). Apply Potassium (K) when bulbs start forming and swelling.

Note: Do not overuse inorganic nitrogen (weak plants, nitrate accumulation). Control pests like planthoppers, aphids, jumping beetles, and downy mildew with integrated measures.

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Timing: Usually harvested in Spring, when bulbs are old, leaves wither, and no new shoots remain.
Note: Let the field dry for 2-3 weeks before harvesting to make it easier and keep produce clean.
Preservation: Bundle chives, dry in mild sun or air dry on the porch. Once dry, hang high in a cool, ventilated place.

Fertilizer (per 1,000m²)

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1-2 Tons Manure

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10 kg Urea

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30-40 kg Superphosphate

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15-18 kg Potassium Sulfate

Process (Spring Crop)

Planting (Dec-Jan)

Treat bulbs, plant, cover with soil/straw.

Care

Cultivate, top dress 2-3 times. Potassium when bulbs swell.

Water Control

Keep moist. Stop watering 2-3 weeks before harvest.

Harvest

When leaves wither. Dry and hang in cool place.