chives
herbs
About Plant
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An easy growing, perennial herb with a mild onion taste that can be used fresh or dried in many dishes along with fish, poultry, veal, eggs, potatoes, salads, soups and many more. Their violet-purple flowers are very decorative and edible flavoring herbal vinegar’s and oils. Chives have the added benefit of repelling aphids.
basic info
SUN: Sun to Part Shade HEIGHT: 12″ – 18″
PLANT ATTRIBUTES: WIDTH: 12″ – 18″
Edible | Fragrant | Deer Resistant | Supports Bees | Drought Tolerant | Frost Tolerant
CARE NOTES:
Grow in sunny, well-drained, nutrient-rich soil or containers.
Water well after planting – maintain 1” of water once a week throughout the growing season.
Feed with a slow-release fertilizer during the growing season.
Mulch 2″ to suppress weeds, retain moisture, and protect against extremes of soil temperature.
Harvest 1/3 of the new, tender foliage in the morning. Dry or freeze extra for future use.
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