Chives Seed
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Chives Seed

Allium schoenoprasum

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Supplied as a packet of approximately 300 seeds.

An onion flavoured grass like herb can be used in soups, chopped in salads and is especially good in home made cheese. 

• Hardy perennial.
• Evergreen in most climates, but can die back in harsh Winters.
• Needs to be cut regularly.
• Cylindrical leaves.
• Mild onion flavour.
• Pretty pink purple pom pom like flowers June to August.
• Likes a sunny position, will tolerate shade.
• Likes rich, moist but well drained soil. Will tolerate poorer soils.
• Remove flowers for best flavour, but flowers can be used in salads.
• Split / divide in Spring every 3 - 4 years.
• Can be grown indoors or out.
• Sow outdoors in Spring in drills 10" (25 cm) apart.
• Thin the seedlings to 6" (15 cm) when large enough to handle.
• Seeds usually take more than two weeks to germinate.
• If germinating indoors at 70°F (21°C) they should do so in about six days.
• Usually reach 12 - 24" (30 - 60 cm) tall.
• Always leave 2" (5 cm) for best re-growth.

• Culinary Uses.
• Flowers can be used in salad.
• Leaves can be used in salad, omelettes, sandwiches, cream cheese and so much more!

• Medicinal Uses.
• Contain mild antibiotics and some iron.
• A source of Vitamin C.
• Can stimulate your appetite
• Can improve your digestion and help with intestinal problems.
• Can be used as a mild laxative.
• Homeopaths use to treat colds and bronchitis.

• Other Uses.
• Can be used to deter aphids and mildew.

Disclaimer

As with all alternative medicines and plants with purported medicinal benefits it is important to inform your health care providers that you are using them, this helps to ensure safe and coordinated care. We can accept no liability for any unforeseen latent side effect or contingency from any allergy or any other cause or harm that may arise. If in doubt please do consult a medical practitioner before use.

Supplied as a packet of approximately 300 seeds.

For a little more in depth information on Chives Seed you may find the following article of great use...
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