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Chives Herb Seeds - Irish Plants Direct
Allium schoenoprasum are a versatile, perennial herb known for their mild onion flavour and delicate, tubular green leaves.
The Latin name Allium means "garlic," reflecting its close relation to garlic and onions, while schoenoprasum translates to "rush leek," describing its slender, grass-like foliage. Perfect for seasoning soups, salads, dips, and omelettes, chives also produce attractive purple flowers that are edible and add a pop of colour to your dishes.
Reaching a height of 20-30 cm, chives thrive in sunny or partially shaded locations with well-drained soil. Their compact growth habit makes them ideal for garden borders, containers, or windowsill pots, offering a constant supply of fresh herbs for culinary use.
A must-have for herb enthusiasts, chives are easy to grow and a fantastic addition to any kitchen garden.
Seed Qty: 350
Sow: March - May (outdoors) or February - April (indoors)
Germination: 10 - 14 days
Soil: Moist, well-drained soil with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH
Height: 20 - 30 cm
Harvesting: June - October (or year-round when grown indoors)
Companion Plants: Carrots, tomatoes, lettuce
Avoid Planting With: Beans, peas
Sowing Instructions
For outdoor sowing, prepare the soil in a sunny spot from March to May. Sow seeds thinly in rows 1 cm deep and 20 cm apart. Water well and thin seedlings to 10 cm spacing once established.
For indoor sowing, plant seeds in pots filled with moist compost from February to April. Place pots in a warm, sunny location and keep the compost consistently moist. Harvest leaves by snipping them close to the base to encourage fresh growth.
Chives benefit from regular watering and can be divided every few years to rejuvenate the plants. Both the leaves and flowers are edible, making them a beautiful and functional herb for the garden and kitchen.
Chives are a low-maintenance, highly productive herb, offering a delightful combination of flavour, colour, and ease for gardeners of all levels.
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