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Allium schoenoprasum
Chives, garlic
Enjoy the oniony flavor of chives with a garlic overtone. Harvest the stems when young and use in egg dishes, soups, and Asian cooking. Grow in full sun for best results. Perennial.
- Garlic chives flavor with mild onion-garlic bite,
- Flat leaves and white flowers are both edible
- Harvest often for tender new growth,
- Excellent in eggs, dumplings, stir-fries, and soups
- Category: Herbs
- Hardiness Zone: 3-9
- Height: 12-18 in
- Spread: 12-18 in
- Spacing: 8 in
- Temperature: 35 to 85°F
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Soil Moisture
| • | Average Water |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Allium schoenoprasum
Chives prefer full sun to light shade and evenly moist, fertile soil. Shear clumps often to keep leaves tender and encourage fresh growth. Divide every few years if plants become crowded, and remove flower heads if you want more leaf production.