Chives
Allium schoenoprasum
S3061
The leaves have a delicate onion flavour, while the purple orbs of flowers are edible as well as decorative, as chives can also be grown as an insect-repellent barrier.
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Product information
The leaves have a delicate onion flavour and are used to enliven dishes of eggs, potatoes, salads and soups. The purple orbs of flowers are also edible and look a treat in the garden. Can be grown as an insect repellent barrier.
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Product Information
The leaves have a delicate onion flavour and are used to enliven dishes of eggs, potatoes, salads and soups. The purple orbs of flowers are also edible and look a treat in the garden. Can be grown as an insect repellent barrier.How to grow
Growing information
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Seed sowing
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Seed count:
180
Sow method:
Sow in punnets
Germination:
84
Sow distance:
10cm
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Seed sowing times
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Cool:
Jan-Mar,Oct-Dec
Warm:
Jan-Apr,Sep-Dec
Hot:
Mar-Sep
Sub-tropical:
Mar-Sep
Tropical:
Apr-Jul
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| Growing needs |
Light:
Full Sun/Part shade
Water:
Drought tolerant
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Plant characteristics
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Type:
Hardy Perennial
Height:
40cm
Width:
10cm
Flower colour:
Purple
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