Chives

Name: Chives
SKU: 3000590
Price: 2.1 GBP
Availability: InStock

3000590

Allium schoenoprasum

CODE SE085

£2.10 per 1 (Price per unit - £2.10)

Please order in denominations of 1

Supplied as Approx 160 seeds Dispatched within 5 working days

Chives, also known as Allium schoenoprasum, is a popular herb that will be a perfect addition to your gardens. With grass like leaves , that holds a pretty ball-shaped bloom in lavender pink! Ideal for salads, soup, or even a casserole. Sow indoors from March to June or outdoors under cover from May to June for harvesting in summer. Height 30cm.

*Please note: If your order contains only Seed products, then your items will be dispatched within five working days. If your order contains a mixture of plants and seed products, then your seed items will be dispatched with your first plant delivery.

Sowing and harvesting time

Sow indoors Sow outdoors Harvest

- Mature Height 30cm
- Mature Spread 30cm
- Plant Spacing cm
- Annual Growth cm
- Planting Sow thinly in seed trays indoors, cover with a fine layer of compost
- Soil Type Moist but well drained
Sow thinly in seed trays indoors from March for an early start, covering with an inch of fine compost. Keep the soil moist during germination. Can be sown directly into place outside after all danger of frost has passed. When seedlings are about 5cm high, thin to 10-15cm apart. Can be harvested regularly once mature. To get the best flavour and texture, harvest chives before they flower. Their leaves can also be dried for later use.