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Chive is a hardy perennial garden herb that can be sown & harvested year round and grows well both indoors & outdoors. It's decorative leaves make it ideal for growing in flower borders or in pots on patios in gardens with limited space. With a mild onion flavour, this herb makes a great addition to dairy dishes & salads.
Key Information:
Avg. 750 seeds per pack
Hardy perennial
Can be grown in pots
Mild onion flavour
Great in dairy dishes & salads
Advice & Tips:
Sow indoors year round or outdoors March-May
Sow indoors thinly in small pots of compost & water well
Keep in the warmth - a temperature of 15-20°C is ideal
Seedlings usually appear within 14-21 days
Gradually accustom plants to outside conditions before planting out
When sowing outdoors sow thinly where they will crop
Thin seedlings to 20cm apart
Harvest indoor crops year round & outdoor crops from June
Cut leaves once 15cm tall, picking a few leaves from each plant so they regrow quickly