Chives

About This Plant...

Family: Amaryllidaceae

Genus and species: Allium schoenoprasum

Plant type: perennial

Description: Dark glaucous green grass-like tubular foliage. Pale mauve flower umbels in July and August.

Height and width: 18 inches high; 10-14 inches wide

Location and soil: sun or partial shade; rich, moist soil; will grow indoors

Uses: leaves give onion flavor to soups, stews, and sauces; meat, fish, and egg recipes; salads and vegetables

Propagation methods: seeds and division

Indoor Sowing...

Time needed to reach transplant size: 8-10 weeks

When to transplant to garden: 3-4 weeks before last spring frost

Outdoor Sowing...

When to sow outdoors: 3-4 weeks before last spring frost

Other Sowing Guidelines...

Approx. germination time: 10-14 days

Germination temp.: 60-70 degrees F.

Days to maturity: 80 days

Transplanting Guidelines...

Spacing between plants: 12 inches

Spacing between rows: 12 inches

Growing On...

Pests:

Diseases:

Harvest: snap or cut leaves off at the base; store by freezing leaves in freezer bags

Growing tips: remove spent blossoms; self-sows readily

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