Growing chives with Haifa Fertilizers

Fertilization of chives: Supplying the optimal fertilizers combination

By means of fertigation, the chives receive all the nutrients needed in order to provide the best yield

I. While transplanting

Immerse the transplant plugs in a 2% solution of Poly-Feed 20-20-20 + M.E.

II. Fertigation for the establishment stage

Optimal nutrients concentrations in irrigation water (ppm)

N	P₂O₅	K₂O	CaO	MgO	Fe
100-110	70-90	100-120	110-140	60-75	0.8-1.2

Optimal combination of fertilizers in irrigation water (g/cubic meter)

Multi-K	MAP	Mg Sulfate	Calcium nitrate
240	130	420	470

Multi-K = 13-0-46; MAP = 12-61-0; Mg Sulfate = 0-0-0+16MgO; Calcium nitrate = 15.5-0-0+26.5CaO

III. Fertigation for main growth season (fertilizer analysis: 4-2-8 + M.E.)

Optimal nutrient concentrations in irrigation water (ppm)

Season	N*	P₂O₅	K₂O	CaO	MgO
Autumn	90-100	70-90	100-120	100	60
Winter*	140-150	100	180	120	70
Spring	100-120	50-60	140-160	100	60

*Ammoniacal N should not exceed 10% of total N.

Optimal combination of fertilizers in irrigation water** (g/cubic meter)

Season	Multi-K	MAP	Calcium nitrate	Mg sulfate
Autumn	240	130	380	375
Winter*	390	165	450	440
Spring	325	90	380	375

*The increase in the required concentration is meant to compensate for the reduced water uptake.
** pH of the irrigation water should be maintained at 5.8-6.2, and E.C. should not exceed 1.5 dS/m.

Salinity sensitivity: Chives and tarragon are moderately sensitive to high EC and to chloride. Appropriate steps must be taken to avoid salinity buildup and the use of KCl as a potassic fertilizer.