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Chives · Onion
Allium schoenoprasum
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Amaryllidaceae (Onion family) · Genus: Allium
About
Use as onion-like flavoring for recipes. Harvest entire leaves.
Characteristics
Color
Green
About the Plant
Life Cycle
Perennial
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Hardiness
Cool-Season/Hardy
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Exposure
Full Sun
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Moisture
Keep Moist
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Germination
7–14 days
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Days to Maturity
80–90 days
Plant Height
1–1.5 ft
How to Plant
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Start Indoors
6-8 Weeks Before Last Frost
Transplant
0-2 Weeks Before Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Spring)
0-2 Weeks Before Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Fall)
2-4 Weeks Before First Frost
Planting Depth
0.25 in
Seed Spacing
3 in
Thin To
3 in
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Optimal Soil Temp
60–70 °F
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Air Temp
-30 °F
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Planting and Care Instructions
SOW in full sun after danger of frost. In frost-free areas, sow from fall to early spring. Sow seeds thinly and cover with 1/4" of fine soil. Keep evenly moist. Seedlings emerge in 7-14 days. Thin to stand about 3" apart when seedlings are 1-2" high.
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