HERB CHIVES SEEDS

HERB CHIVES SEEDS

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Chives have a mild onion flavour in both the leaves and the edible flowers. It is one of the most popular herbs both in the kitchen and garden. This herb grows pretty pink to purple flower heads which are great in a herb garden or used as a edging plant. Perfect for pollinators. Cut leaves about 2cm from ground level. It grows to a height of about 25cm (10") and spreads around 20cm. Chive can be added to salads, cooked dishes or potato salads to add a mild onion flavoured edge.

Perennial herb
Height: 20 - 30cm (8-12 inches)

Pack Size: 300 Seeds

When to Sow Chive Seeds

All year round on a windowsill March to May outdoors.
 
Where to Sow

Sow seeds 0.5cm (¼") deep, in small pots of compost , lightly covering the seed with a sprinkling of compost. Water well and place at a temperature of 15-20°C. Alternatively sow outdoors March-May where they are to crop, 0.5cm (¼") deep, directly into finely-prepared soil. Chives perfer a fertile soil with some moisture but will grow well in dry conditions too, including gravel and rock gardens. Position in full sun.
 
What to do Next

Grow a few plants on a light windowsill for easy kitchen use. If transplanting outside gradually harden off in a coldframe before planting out 20cm (8") apart once all risk of frost has past . Seeds sown direct outside should be thinned out to 15-20cm (6-8in) apart
 
Harvest

All year round, once 15cm (6") tall, picking a few leaves from each plant so they regrow quickly. Do not cut lower than 5cm above the soil
TypeHerb

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