Chives Allium schoenoprasum
Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) is a hardy perennial herb grown for eggs, potatoes, salads, soups and soft cheese. It prefers full sun and free-draining, moderately fertile loam, reaching about 20–40 cm. Harvest in march–october for the best flavour and aroma.
- Sun: Full sun
- Soil: Free-draining, moderately fertile loam
- Watering: Moderate; allow the surface to dry between waterings
- Harvest: March–October
- Difficulty: Easy
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