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Chives Information
Chives
Allium schoenoprasum
Hardy, herbaceous, perennial. Used as garnish in salads, or dressings. Has a hint of onion flavour. Flower heads can also be used as garnish
Moon Planting Type: Root
Soil Type: Any Soil
Aspect: South-facing
Light: Full Sun
Hardiness: Hardy
Moisture: Well-drained
pH: Neutral (6.6 - 7.3)
Height:
Spread:
Chives Growing Notes
Sowing
Sow from seed in spring.
Pruning & Thining
Harvesting
Cut leaves as required, and freeze them for winter use. Flowers can also be eaten
Chives Varieties
- List 1
- List 2
Perennial clumps of Onion-flavoured, tender, spear-like green leaves. Delicious in all egg, potato and cheese dishes, in salads, and sprinkled over soups and potatoes....more£1.55
A perennial white flowered herb which produces broader leaves than normal Chives, and has a delicate Garlic taste. A very useful and tasty addition to salads and cooked dishes....more£1.55
Onion flavoured, tender, spear-like green leaves. Delicious in all egg, potato and cheese dishes, in salads, and sprinkled over soups and potatoes. (Pre-sown mats for easy sowing. 5 bio-degradable mat...more£2.45
Perennial clumps of versatile, onion-flavoured, tender, spear-like green leaves. Delicious in all egg, potato and cheese dishes, in salads, and sprinkled over soups and potatoes....more£1.85
The delicate onion flavour of chives makes this perennial a perfect addition to soups omelettes and cheese dishes! Or use just about anywhere you want a hint of onion and that wonderful emerald green...more£1.49
A flat leaved variety also known as Chines chives. Good to use in salads stir fries and with cream cheese where they will impart a distinctly mild garlic flavour. Use both the leaves and the white f...more£1.49
