Chives thrive (Allium schoenoprasum and family Alliaceae) in full sun and rich, moist soil, although they'll tolerate partial sun and other soil types and still produce generously. Chives are high in fiber and an excellent source of calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, copper, and manganese. They also provide healthy amounts of thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, phosphorus, and zinc. They are a classic match for potato salad, but they are versatile enough to work with almost any cuisine. They have a light onion flavor, and their hollow, green leaves grace our summer salads, soups and almost anything else that needs a hint of garlic.An herb which resembles hollow blades of grass, and the smallest member of the onion family. Chives have a mild onion flavor. Their distinctive smell and taste is derived from a volatile oil, rich in sulphur and common to the onion family, but milder and more subtle in chives. SEED TYPE : Non-Hybrid, Open pollinated and non-GMO PLANT CHARACTER : Flat plant with grass like lLeaves LEAF CHARACTER : Hollow green leaves NUMBER OF CUTTINGS : Regular pruning when the plant matures. FLAVOUR : Delicate onion Garlic flavor COLOUR : Green Stem with Ppnk Or white flowers Plant Height: 45 cm, Flower Size: 6 cm Edible part: Leaves Sowing distance: 30 cm Plant to Plant, Best for: Bed Sowing/Pot, Sowing method: Seedling. HOW TO GROW: Chives grow well in full sun (6-8 hours) as well as partial sunlight (3-4 hours).The herb prefers moist, fertile, and humus rich soil. You need to start with soil that’s loose, well drained and free of any debris. You can use soilless growing medium like Organic veggie mix .Right before you plant, incorporate 4-6 inches of a well-composted organic matter.Chives are best started by seeds. To begin, scrape away about 0.5 cm of soil and then sprinkle seeds evenly over the growing area. Chives seeds are tiny and hard to handle. You can make a small seed sower of paper contribute to making the process easier.After sowing, gently cover the seeds back over with the layer of soil (0.5 cm) that you pulled back initially.To finish up, gently firm the soil over your the area where seeds are sown.Keep the area well watered, and in less than 2 weeks you will see your chives start to sprout. CARE: Chives chan be grown in 12-14 inch sized plastic pots, ceramic pots, fiber pots or even grow bags. Water chives consistently throughout the growing season. Moisten the soil evenly when watering. Conserve moisture and keep the weeds down by using Mulch. For excellent yield, side-dress the plant with a handful of vermicompost every month. Fully grown plants need minimal care. After the purple flowers bloom, remove them to avoid self-seeding. Chives grow 12 - 24 inches tall and have a tendency to spread a foot across. Divide the plants every 3 - 4 years during monsoon. Chives are productive if distributed regularly. Allow these distributed plants to grow for several weeks and then harvest.
