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Chives
SKU
426RV9C
£7.99
21 In stock
The slender, green stalks and mild onion flavour of Chives make them a wonderfully versatile herb.
Category: Herbs
(Perennial)
Chives belong to the allium family, which also includes garlic, onion and leeks and have been cultivated for centuries. They grow in dense clusters and have hollow, slender, grass like leaves. Producing beautiful, pale purple, bell shaped flowers held above the foliage.
Planting
Plant in beds or containers, in well-drained soil or compost, in full sun or partial shade.
Care
Keep well watered until established, and in dry weather. Will die back during winter and regrow in the spring.
Height & Spread:
30 – 50cm × 30 – 40cm.
Harvesting
Snip leaves and flowers as needed. Harvesting in the morning ensures peak flavour. Frequent cutting encourages new, tender growth. Avoid over-harvesting to keep plants healthy and productive.
Chives belong to the allium family, which also includes garlic, onion and leeks and have been cultivated for centuries. They grow in dense clusters and have hollow, slender, grass like leaves. Producing beautiful, pale purple, bell shaped flowers held above the foliage.
Planting
Plant in beds or containers, in well-drained soil or compost, in full sun or partial shade.
Care
Keep well watered until established, and in dry weather. Will die back during winter and regrow in the spring.
Height & Spread:
30 – 50cm × 30 – 40cm.
Harvesting
Snip leaves and flowers as needed. Harvesting in the morning ensures peak flavour. Frequent cutting encourages new, tender growth. Avoid over-harvesting to keep plants healthy and productive.
| Product Name | Chives |
|---|---|
| Species | Chives |
| Variety | Allium schoenoprasum |
| Also Known As | Allium schoenoprasum |
| Planting Time | March - September |
| Harvest Time | When required |
| Bolting Resistance | Good |
| Hardyness | No |
| Size | 3 x 10cm pot plants |
| Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
| Pack Size | 3 x 10cm plug plants |