Plant Details

Chives

Allium schoenoprasum

Ferry-Morse LineChives

Description

(Organic) Perennial Herb. The hollow, thin leaves have a delicate flavor much like very mild onions. Delicious in salads and for flavoring soups and omelets. Because of the plants attractive cloverlike blossoms, they are often used for edging flowerbeds.

Planting Tips

Start seed indoors in a sunny location 6 weeks before transplanting outdoors. Or, sow in the garden in sunny location in rich, well drained soil. Performs best in rows 12 inches apart. Thin plants to 6 inches apart when they are 2 inches tall. Leaves can be harvested 4 months after sowing; then cut often. Continual harvesting ensures denser growth. If you prefer a very mild taste, harvest while in bloom. Excellent for indoor windowsill garden.

Typeherbs
Zone3,4,5,6,7,8,9
Categoriesherb
Bloom LengthNULL to NULL days
Bloom Colorpurple
Bloom Timemid summer
LightPartial Shade
Soilmoist, loamy
Height8 to 12 inches
Spacing6 to 8 inches
Days to Germination15 to 21 days
Depth37624 inches
Resists DeerYes
Diagnosis0
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