Chives don’t like to buried too deep, so make sure they’re only just covered when planting and ensure they’ve got enough water! These chives can take up to 2 weeks to germinate so be patient!
Harvesting; these can be eaten from any age, however, if you let the plant mature before picking them, you’ll be able to harvest more for longer! Frequent harvesting encourages plant growth - so once your plant has grown to a reasonable size you can enjoy generous harvests while also helping your plant!
Add chives as a garnish to any savoury dish or cook them up in a stir fry for a milder onion flavour!
Scientific Name | Allium schoenoprasum |
Quantity of seeds | ~65 |
Planting Depth | 5 mm |
Plant height | 50 cm |
Days to Maturity | 60-90 |
Lifespan | Perennial |
Tips | Scatter seeds in the growing pot and be patient - these seeds can take up to 2 weeks to germinate! |