Traditional Chives (Allium schoenoprasum), offered by Weston Seeds
🌿 An aromatic, beautiful and delicious classic! 🌿
Traditional chives are more than just an aromatic herb! This hardy perennial , from the onion family, offers thin, fragrant green stems , perfect for enhancing your dishes. Their beautiful purple or pink flowers are not only decorative, they are edible and add a subtle floral touch to salads and garnishes.
💡 A must-have for the garden and the kitchen, which grows back year after year!
Features
Days to maturity: 75-90 days
Leaf size: 20-30 cm (8-12 inches)
Height: 12-20 inches
Spacing: 20-25 cm (8-10 inches)
Exposure: Full sun or partial sun
Sowing: Indoor/direct sowing
Cultivation method
Sow directly into the ground after all risk of frost , or start indoors 6 weeks before the last frost . Plant seeds 1 cm (1/2″) deep and space them 25 cm (10″) apart.
Ideal conditions
🌱 Well-drained and fertile soil : Add compost before planting.
💦 Regular watering : Keep the soil slightly moist without overwatering.
☀️ Sun Exposure : Prefers full sun, but tolerates light shade.
Harvest and maintenance
🔹 Cut the stems at the base as soon as they reach 15-20 cm , to encourage new growth.
🔹 The flowers are harvested open and add a colorful touch to salads.
🔹 Let a few flowers go to seed for a natural self-harvest and guaranteed annual flowering.
Why grow chives?
🌿 Sweet and fragrant flavor, perfect for cooking
🐝 Attracts pollinators and promotes biodiversity
🌸 Edible flowers, ideal for culinary decoration
💡 Hardy, easy to grow and grows back every year!
Add this must-have herb to your garden and enjoy its flavor and beauty all year round!