Chives
Chives · Onion
Allium schoenoprasum
Amaryllidaceae (Onion family) · Genus: Allium
About
Perennial Herb. The hollow, thin leaves have a delicate flavoring much like very mild onions. Delicious in salads and for flavoring soups and omelets. Because of the plant's attractive cloverlike blossoms, they are often used for edging flowerbeds.
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Start seed indoors in a sunny location 6 weeks before planting outdoors. Or, sow seed in the garden in a sunny location in rich, well-drained soil. Performs best in rows 12 inches apart. Thin or transplant plants to 6 inches apart when they are 2 inches tall. Leaves can be harvested 4 months after sowing; then cut often.
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