Improved chives ( Allium schoenoprasum ) – offered by Semences WH Perron
Improved chives are a vigorous variety, producing hollow, round, grayish-green leaves. Ideal for prolonged cultivation thanks to their slow bolting, they adapt perfectly to the garden or indoor cultivation. Versatile and easy to grow, these chives bring a subtle and refined flavor to your dishes, whether salads, omelettes or garnishes. A must-have for gardeners, they combine practicality and a decorative touch in your recipes.
Spread: 20 cm
Plant height: 30 to 45 cm
Quantity per pack: Approximately 200 seeds
Maturity: 60 to 90 days
Companion plants: Carrot, celery, cucumber, gherkin, strawberry, tomato
Enemy plants: Garlic, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, shallot, bean, haricot bean, onion, chili pepper, pea, bell pepper
Cultivation method:
Sow directly in the open ground from mid-May to June, or start your seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost. Plant the seeds 6 mm deep, in plugs of 4 to 6 seeds, spaced 15 cm apart in the row and 30 cm between rows. Chives prefer a loose, well-drained, slightly acidic soil, with full sun exposure.
Maintain constant humidity to ensure good germination and cut the stems regularly to encourage regrowth. Avoid growing it near enemy plants to limit the risk of competition or disease.
Harvest and use:
Use fresh chives to add a delicate, aromatic flavour to your dishes. Harvest the stalks as soon as they reach 15cm in height and leave about 5cm to encourage rapid regrowth.
Add a delicious and decorative touch to your recipes with improved chives, an essential plant for any vegetable garden.