Chives
€6.95
Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) are a hardy perennial herb in the onion family, supplied here as bulbs ready to plant. They form neat clumps up to 30cm tall, with slender, tubular green leaves and round purple flower heads in summer that are both edible and a magnet for pollinators. The mild, onion-flavoured leaves are best used fresh, snipped into salads, soups and sauces throughout the growing season. Easy-going and low-maintenance, chives are equally happy in containers, borders or herb spirals, making them a lovely, useful addition to edible and ornamental gardens across Ireland and the UK.
Quantity
Only 6 left in stock
Growing Instructions
Grow in full sun in well-drained, fertile soil, though chives tolerate partial shade and poorer conditions well. Water during dry spells and snip leaves regularly to encourage fresh growth. Deadhead flowers to prevent self-seeding if you want to keep clumps tidy, and divide every few years to rejuvenate older plants. A forgiving, useful herb for even inexperienced gardeners.
