Image: Step-by-Step Guide to Planting Chive Seeds in Garden Soil
Published: January 29, 2026 at 8:54:44 PM UTC
A detailed step-by-step visual guide illustrating how to plant chive seeds in garden soil, from soil preparation to watering and labeling.
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The image is a high-resolution, landscape-oriented composite divided into six equally sized panels arranged in two horizontal rows of three. Together, the panels form a clear, instructional sequence that visually explains the process of planting chive seeds in garden soil. The setting throughout is an outdoor garden bed filled with rich, dark-brown, loose soil, bordered in some panels by a wooden raised-bed edge. Natural lighting highlights the soil texture and the hands performing each task, giving the image a realistic, instructional, and approachable feel.
In the first panel, labeled \"Prepare the Soil,\" a small hand trowel rests in freshly loosened soil. The soil appears crumbly and well-aerated, suggesting it has been recently worked to remove clumps and improve drainage. This panel emphasizes readiness and groundwork before planting.
The second panel, titled \"Make a Furrow,\" shows a finger gently pressing into the soil to create a shallow, straight groove. The close-up perspective focuses on precision and care, illustrating the correct depth and neatness needed for sowing small seeds like chives.
In the third panel, \"Sow the Seeds,\" a pair of hands holds tiny black chive seeds in an open palm while the other hand sprinkles them evenly into the furrow. The seeds contrast clearly against the lighter skin tone and darker soil, making their size and distribution easy to understand.
The fourth panel, labeled \"Cover Seeds,\" depicts a hand brushing loose soil back over the furrow. The motion is gentle, showing that the seeds are lightly covered rather than buried too deeply, reinforcing proper planting technique.
The fifth panel, \"Water Gently,\" features a watering can with a soft spray head releasing a fine shower of water onto the soil. The droplets are visible mid-air, conveying careful watering that moistens the soil without washing the seeds away.
In the final panel, \"Label the Row,\" a small wooden plant marker engraved with the word \"Chives\" is pressed into the soil. This closing step highlights organization and long-term garden care, ensuring the planted seeds are easily identified later. Overall, the image functions as a clear, practical, and visually intuitive gardening guide suitable for beginners and experienced gardeners alike.
The image is related to: A Guide to Growing Chives in Your Own Garden