Quantity
About 100 seeds
Exposure
Sun
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Family
Amaryllidaceae
Type
Herb
Cycle
Perennial
Organic garden chives are an indispensable aromatic perennial, elegant, bountiful, and incredibly easy to cultivate. With their hollow, tubular, slightly bluish leaves, Allium schoenoprasum forms beautiful dense clumps that add structure and freshness to flowerbeds, vegetable gardens, and containers. Its delicate flavor, a cross between garlic and onion, subtly enhances dishes without overpowering other flavors, making it a valuable everyday herb. Throughout the season, its clumps consistently regenerate, offering regular harvests always at hand for cooking. Its purple blossoms also attract pollinators, adding a vibrant and ecological dimension to the garden that is particularly welcome. Hardy and reliable, it returns year after year, tolerating cold climates well while also adapting to pot cultivation on a balcony or near the house. Easy to grow in well-drained soil and good light, it is suitable for both beginner gardeners and seasoned herb enthusiasts. It is a modest, beautiful, and very useful aromatic plant, perfect for combining abundance, flavor, and sustainability in one space.
Planting guide
From plantingto establishment.
Planting depth
0.2 in (0.5 cm)
Establishment temperature
18 to 22°C (64 to 72°F)
Establishment time
10 to 21 days
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Exposure
Sun
Soil
Well drained
Watering
Moderate
Container growing
A controlledenvironment.
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Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodMay to July
Harvest90 days after sowing
Garden associations
What to plantwith it.
Good companionsCarrots, tomatoes, celery
Avoid planting withBeans, peas
Salad, sauce, omelette, dressing, pollinators
