Chives
Water below
64%
Healthy band 70% to 92%
Needs wateringJust watered
Derived Worked out from a close relative with the same rooting habit.
Steady moisture keeps the leaves tender. Cut back hard after flowering for a fresh flush.
Steady moisture keeps the leaves tender. Cut back hard after flowering for a fresh flush.
Setting the threshold
These figures are a tested starting point on a calibrated monitor. Watch one full wet to dry cycle in your own bed and adjust if the plant tells you otherwise. Soil type, container size and how much sun the spot gets all shift where the right number sits.