Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) seeds
- Chives have been cultivated in Europe since the Middle Ages but also grow wildly in mountainous locations.
- Contents: Approx. 1000 seeds
- Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly
Regular price:
€2.49
Product number: 1047 GTIN: 4250601204253
Description
Chives may be one of the most elementary plants in the herb garden. In nature, chive grows with other wild leek species on dry mountain meadows. Chives have a history of cultivation that dates back to the Middle Ages.
Chives taste best when reaped fresh. There is hardly anything more delicious than a fresh piece of bread with butter and fresh chives. And herb curd, herb butter and tasty dips become so much better when seasoned with chives. The blossoms of the plant are - just as the stems - edible and furthermore beautiful as garnish for salads or vegetable dishes.
Chives are also important actors in plant protection. Because their unique odour dispels many common vermins, chives are can be planted as protecting borders around strawberry or tomato beds among others. Roses, too profit from having chives nearby.
Chives taste best when reaped fresh. There is hardly anything more delicious than a fresh piece of bread with butter and fresh chives. And herb curd, herb butter and tasty dips become so much better when seasoned with chives. The blossoms of the plant are - just as the stems - edible and furthermore beautiful as garnish for salads or vegetable dishes.
Chives are also important actors in plant protection. Because their unique odour dispels many common vermins, chives are can be planted as protecting borders around strawberry or tomato beds among others. Roses, too profit from having chives nearby.
Plant profile
| Lifecycle | Hardy |
|---|---|
| Species | Alliaceae |
| Eventual height | 5-50 cm |
| Flowering months | August, July, June, May |
| Main harvest | All year round |
| Root system | Bulb |
Growing instructions
| When to sow outdoors | April, May |
|---|---|
| Sowing depth | 0.5 cm |
| Germination temperature | 18-24° C |
| Germination time | 1-2 weeks |
| Sunlight | Full sun, Shade |
| Planting distance | 15 cm |
| Row spacing | 15 cm |
| Good companion plants | Carrots, Celeriac, Dill, Kohlrabi, Oregano, Parsley, Spinach, Strawberries, Tomatoes |
| Bad companion plants | Artischocke |
Sowing and care
Can be sown from March through July in pots or outdoors. The seeds should be pressed softly into the earth and need consistent irrigation. Beware of dammed-up water.
Chives are perennial plants and can be harvested year-round.
Chives are perennial plants and can be harvested year-round.
Other names
Botanical name: Allium schoenoprasum
German: Graslauch, Binsenlauch, Brislauch, Grusenich, Jakobszwiebel, Schnittling
French: Civette
Spanish: Cebolla de hoja, Ciboulette, Xonacatl, Cebolleta, Cebollín, Cebollino de ajo
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