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Grow Organic Chives

Grow Organic

Description

Chives - Common - Allium schoenoprasum

Hardy Perennial The thin, round leaves of chives are commonly used in soups and sauces. The plant grows in clumps up to 12" high and produces lavender flowers in midsummer. Chives are useful as a companion plant throughout the garden.

Did You Know? Freeze-drying is the best drying method to preserve the chive's delicate flavor.

Soil Temperature: 60-85°F
Planting Depth: 1/16"
Germination: 7-14 Days
Height At Maturity: 8"-14"
Days To Maturity: 90-100 Days
Sun/Shade: Full Sun
Spacing After Thinning: 5"-8"
Approx Seeds per Pack: 100 Seeds

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Features

Attracts Bees/Butterflies
Cold Hardy
Container Compatible
Does Not Require Support
Down to 25°F
Edible Flower
Fragrant
Good for Drying
Mild Flavor
Open-Pollinated
Somewhat Drought Tolerant
Useful for Ornamental

Characteristics

Organic Status :

Certified Organic Product

Approximate Harvest Time : Early Summer

Approximate Harvest Time : Late Spring

Approximate Harvest Time : Late Summer

Growth Habit : Low Growing

Life Cycle : Perennial

Plant Usage : Attracts Bees/Butterflies

Plant Usage : Culinary Herb

Plant Usage : Ornamental

Planting Time : Spring

Seed Unit Sizes : Seed Pack

Soil pH : 6.1 - 6.5

Soil pH : 6.6 - 7.0

Starting Location : Direct Sow

Starting Location : Start Indoors & Transplant

Sun Requirements : Full Sun/Part Sun

Useful Plant Part : Flower

Useful Plant Part : Stems

Planting and Care

Soil & Water: Chives like loose, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. Water evenly and moderately while establishing.

Planting & Growing: Start 4-6 weeks before the last frost or sow directly once soils have reached 55F. Chives grow slowly and usually need about a year of growth before they can be routinely harvested. They can be potted and moved indoors to provide a fresh supply for cooking all year.

Harvesting & Storage: Snip leaves when large enough to use. The flowers are also edible and have a mild oniony flavor. Harvest flowers before they open completely to avoid reseeding tendencies.

Shipping Information

Shipping Weight: 0.02 lb

Dimensions: 4.5"L x 3.25"W x 0.1"H