Allium schoenoprasum ## HOW TO GROW CHIVES Start with bottom heat indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost, plant out after frost. Direct seed when soil temps are above 55-60˚F. Remove flower stems to increase leaf production. Keep well watered through the season. Divide clumps after 3 years or about 12” across. For a winter crop, dig up a clump after the foliage dies back in the fall. Plant in a container, place in a bright sunny windowsill. Germination may be erratic when the temperature exceeds 54–60˚F (12-15˚C). Soil pH 6.1-8.5. Hardiness zones 3-12. Perennial.Average 16,600 seeds per ounce. Federal germination standard: 50%. Usual seed life 2–3 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 150 feet.Planting Depth 1/4”Soil Temp. Germ. 45–55˚FDays to Germ. 7-14Plant Spacing 8-12”Row Spacing 18-24”Days To Maturity 75-85Storage RefrigerateFull Shade, Moist Well Drained ##Purly chives have medium size, straight, upright leaves that can be used fresh or dried. The flowers are edible, and florets can be pulled apart and sprinkled on salads, soups, pizzas, and added to sauces. The flavor is similar to a sweet onion. Plants grow 12-18” tall. Harvest the leaves 3-4 times per year before flowering by cutting back to the ground level. A must have for the perennial culinary herb garden. Tags: Color: Green, Shape: Straight.Cultivated in Europe since the Middle Ages. Varieties are distinguished mainly by plant hight and flower color. Delicious chives recipes.##White Dog Farm##Conventional##Seed grower since 2019##//cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0129/8922/files/White_Dog_Farm.jpg?v=1639376547##White Dog Farm is nestled in the Williams Valley and is home to Greg & Kate Stanko. We are stewards of a 5 acre farm shared by sheep, chickens, pigs and Puja, our LGD. Our passion is to nurture the earth, grow flowers and vegetables sustainably using organic practices. Correspond to [email protected].
