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Improved Chives

Name: Improved Chives
Brand: Norseco
SKU: NOR-69-3110-701
Price: 3.49 CAD
Availability: InStock

Latin name Allium schoenoprasum

Quantity per packet Approximately 200 seeds

Product information

Product
identification

Latin nameAllium schoenoprasum

FamilyAmaryllidaceae

TypeHerb

CyclePerennial

Quantity per packApproximately 200 seeds

Code produitWHPER-0151

Product
description

Improved chives are an essential aromatic herb that naturally finds its place both in the vegetable garden and in pots on the terrace, where its fine, hollow, grey-green foliage adds a sober and elegant touch. This variety of Allium schoenoprasum is particularly appreciated for its regular growth, slow bolting, and ability to provide prolonged harvests without losing its delicate flavour. In the garden, it forms attractive, graphic clumps that subtly structure herb borders and attract pollinators when it flowers, thus enriching the garden's small wildlife. Undemanding and easy to grow, it is suitable for both beginner gardeners and experienced enthusiasts looking for a useful, reliable, and always-at-hand plant. In pots as well as in the ground, it thrives in well-drained soil and good light, requiring little maintenance other than regular pruning to stimulate regrowth. Its fresh and delicate scent naturally complements salads, omelets, potatoes, and sauces, giving each harvest a touch of seasonal, freshly picked cuisine. Its versatility also makes it an excellent candidate for urban gardens and confined spaces. Decorative, nourishing, and melliferous, improved chives remain a safe bet for creating a herb garden that is beautiful, lively, and generous.

Sowing
guide

Sowing period6 to 8 weeks before the last frost, or from mid-May to June

Sowing depth6 mm (0.25 in)

Germination temperature18 to 22°C (64 to 72°F)

Germination time10 to 21 days

Soil
and care

ExposureSun

Soil

Loamy, well-drained and slightly acidic

Watering

Moderate

Container
growing

true

Bloom,
harvest
and garden

Garden use

Fresh cooking, toppings, herb garden, container growing

Bloom period

May to July

Harvest

60 to 90 days after sowing

Size
and facts

Height30 to 45 cm (12 to 18 in)

Spread20 cm (8 in)

Planting
partners

Good companions

Carrot, celery, cucumber, gherkin, strawberry plant, tomato

Avoid planting with

Garlic, cabbage, Brussels sprout, cauliflower, shallot, fava bean, bean, onion, chili pepper, pea, bell pepper

The availability of our seeds varies depending on seasonal availability, production schedules and supplier inventory. Certain varieties may only be offered for a limited time based on their natural growth cycle, sowing period or available stock. These product pages are designed to help and inspire gardeners in choosing the right seeds for vegetable gardens, flower beds, pollinator gardens, container growing, naturalization projects and sustainable outdoor spaces.