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Chives Seeds - Allium schoenoprasum

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Chives - Allium schoenoprasum


Type: Hardy Perennial Herb

Approximate height: Up to 30 cm

Flowering time: Summer

Site and soil type: Prefers rich moist soil in sun but will tolerate most soils and conditions.

When to sow: March to May outdoors, anytime indoors


Mild onion flavoured grass-like leaves with very pretty (edible) purplish/pink globe flowers. Fresh chopped leaves can be added to salads, sauces, omelettes etc. wherever a mild onion flavour is required.


The flowers are very attractive to bumble bees.


Can be sown indoors all year round by placing a pinch of seed in a small pot of compost, lightly covering with about 0.5 cm of further compost, watering and keeping warm, about (15-20°C). Can be sown outdoors from March to May. Sow directly into fine soil 0.5 cm deep.


Contents: Approximately 300 seeds / 1 g

 

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(Excludes seeds in tins).


RHS Plants for Pollinators. The RHS Plants for Pollinators mark is only given to plants that support pollinating insects. Find out more at rhs.org.uk/plantsforpollinators


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