Chives - Allium schoenoprasum

SKU: 9317759001556

Size: 100 mm
Style: Renaissance
Price:
Sale price$5.50

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Stock:
4 in stock

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Description

Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) are a culinary delight with slender, green hollow stems and a mild onion flavour. Not only do they add a fresh zing to dishes, but during Makuru (winter) to Djilba (early spring), they sport delicate purple flowers, adding a splash of colour to gardens. As a perennial herb, they return year after year, making them a sustainable choice for the garden.

These versatile plants flourish in pots, vege/herb gardens, and directly in the ground. For those opting for ground planting in sandy soils, it's beneficial to mix in some soil conditioner to bolster growth. Chives thrive in full sun to partial shade with moderate watering. Harvesting is simple: snip the green tops as needed, ideally in the morning when their flavour is most concentrated. To ensure vigorous growth, an application of balanced fertiliser in Djilba (early spring) is ideal.

Botanical Name Allium schoenoprasum
Common Name  Chives
Cultivar
Classification
Seedlings Edible
PBR Name
Origin Eurasia
Foliage Evergreen
Height 30 - 50 cm
Width 30 - 50 cm
Light Full sun
Soil Well-drained, rich
Water Requirement Keep moist in hot weather
Lifespan Perennial
Flower Colour Purple
Flower Time Kambarang (Late Spring)
Toxicity Toxic to animals; non-toxic to humans


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