Chives Wild Chives
Allium schoenoprasum
Chives belongs to the Allium genus. Chives is also known as Wild Chives
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The smallest member of the onion family, chives are a common herb that grows in clumps of small, dark green spear-like leaves that are hollow. Because of their clumped growth habit, they are rarely referred to in the singular. The leaves are usually chopped up and used to add a mild onion-like flavor to soups, stews, salads and other dishes. The flowers are hermaphrodite and are pollinated by bees and butterflies Develops attractive lavender-pink flowers. Can be grown indoors.
Chives belongs to the Allium genus.
How to grow and keep Chives happy
Chives are very tolerant of heavy harvesting, regular cutting of the leaves ensures a continuous supply of young leaves and prevents the plants flowering. Keep watered well in dry weather.
How to sow and germinate Chives
How to transplant Chives
Clumps may be divided and transplanted in spring after first season. Harvest often by cutting 5 cm from the ground.
How to harvest Chives
Companion plants for Chives
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Repellent plants for Chives
These plants will not grow well with Chives so avoid planting these within close proximity:
Common Chives pests
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Common Chives diseases & problems
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How long does Chives take to grow?
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Chives Etymology
Chives Folklore
Other names for Chives
Wild Chives
Allium schoenoprasum L.
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