The Romans also are attributed with bringing chives over to Europe where they now grow wild. In fact chives now grow wild across most of the Northern Hemisphere.
== CultivationTilþ ==
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ChivesSecglēac thrivegeþēoþ in wellweldreahnodum drained soilearde, richþe is rīce in organiclibbendum matterontimbre, with amid pH of 6.0-7.0 and theþǣre fullfullan sunsunnan. They tolerate light shade, but 6-8 hours of direct light is best.
ChivesSecglēac cancann bebēon growngetilod fromof seedsǣde in veryswīðe early springfrumlenctene. However they will need a warm soil temperature so this is not advisable in many countries. Typically Chives need to be germinated at a temperature of 21°C (70°F) and kept moist. It is certainly worth considering germinating the plants indoors in cooler climates then planting out. You may also consider planting them under a cloche. After at least four weeks the young shoots should be ready to be planted out.
The easiest way to cultivate chives is to dig up a good sized clump of them pull the mass of little bulbs apart and replant them. It is suggested that this should be done every 2-3 years.
