1
/
of
2
Allium schoenoprasum
Chive
Chive
Exposure
- Sun
- Partial shade
Rusticity
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Bloom time
- June
- July
- August
- Perennial
- Easy to grow
- Harvesting at any time
- Aromatic
- Heat tolerant
As a very hardy perennial, chive is probably the simplest herb to grow. She tolerates everything; shade, sun, excess water and drought! In the refrigerator, it retains its onion aroma for almost a week; you can also freeze it. It is usually used raw, chopped in salads or in fresh cheese, to enhance dishes or as a garnish in soups. Dried chives lose their scent. Its flower is also edible, having a violet aroma. Beware of limited toxicity for cats, dogs, horses and also many birds. It attracts pollinating insects with its flowering but its foliage repels unwanted insects and animals due to its high sulfur content.
Plant details
Dimensions
Dimensions
Spacing
20 - 30 cm
Spread
20 - 30 cm
Height
30 - 45 cm
Spacing
8 - 12 in.
Spread
8 - 12 in.
Height
12 - 18 in.
Characteristics
Characteristics
Habit:
- Upright
Flowering colours:
- Light violet
Plant needs
Plant needs
Watering:
- Abundant
- frequent
- and regular
Maintenance:
- To harvest
- cut the leaves to 5cm so that the plant can grow back
- without shaving the entire clump. Remove dead leaves regularly.
Soil requirement:
- Rich and well drained
Features
Features
Resistance:
- White-tailed deer
Attract:
- Pollinators
Use:
- Pot
- Full ground
Attribute:
- Edible
