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Chives - 50 seeds

Chives - 50 seeds

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Chives are a type of herb that belong to the onion family, and are known for their mild onion flavour and delicate, grass-like appearance. They are commonly used in cooking to add a subtle onion flavour to dishes without overpowering other flavours. Chives can be chopped finely and added to salads, soups, and sauces, or used as a garnish for baked potatoes, omelettes, and other dishes. Why not try making your own cream cheese and sour cream dips? Chives are a good source of vitamins A and C, and contain antioxidants that may help protect against certain types of cancer. They are also easy to grow and can be grown indoors or outdoors.
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Sowing and Growing Guide

Chives

Indoor Sowing

  • Start seeds indoors about 8-10 weeks before the last frost date in your area.
  • Fill a seed tray or pot with seed starting soil.
  • Sow the chive seeds on top of the soil, pressing them down gently. Do not cover them with soil.
  • Mist the soil with water to keep it moist. Cover the tray or pot with plastic wrap to create a greenhouse effect.
  • Keep the tray or pot in a warm, sunny location. Chives require plenty of light to grow.
  • Once the seedlings have grown to about 4 inches tall and have several sets of leaves, they are ready to be transplanted outside.

Outdoor Sowing

  • Wait until after the last frost date in your area to plant chive seeds directly in the ground.
  • Choose a location that gets plenty of sunlight and has well-draining soil.
  • Loosen the soil to a depth of about 6-8 inches and remove any rocks or debris.
  • Sow the chive seeds on top of the soil, pressing them down gently. Do not cover them with soil.
  • Water the seeds immediately after planting and keep the soil moist until the seedlings emerge.
  • Thin the seedlings to about 6-8 inches apart once they have grown to about 2-3 inches tall.

Growing

  • Chives prefer full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil that is rich in organic matter.
  • Water the plants regularly, especially during dry spells.
  • Fertilize with a balanced, all-purpose fertilizer every 4-6 weeks.
  • Harvest the chives by cutting the leaves to about 2 inches above the ground with scissors or pruning shears. The leaves will grow back quickly.