Chives

Overview

Chives – Allium schoenoprasum

A clump forming perennial with attractive purple flowers, popular with pollinating insects.

How to grow

H.P. - plant 25cms/ 10ins apart. Plant in succession to provide fresh supply. Lift and divide at the end of summer-early autumn. Flowers can be used as well.

How to Harvest

Cut off leaves and snip in to salads, sauces and soups, the flowers have a milder onion taste and can be used as a garnish.

Issues

The leaves will not withstand very cold winters.