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Chives
About This Plant...
Family:
Amaryllidaceae
Genus and species:
Allium schoenoprasum
Plant type:
perennial
Height and width:
18 inches high; 10-14 inches wide
Location and soil:
sun or partial shade; rich, moist soil; will grow indoors
Uses:
leaves give onion flavor to soups, stews, and sauces; meat, fish, and egg recipes; salads and vegetables
Propagation methods:
seeds and division
Indoor Sowing...
Time needed to reach transplant size:
8-10 weeks
When to transplant to garden:
3-4 weeks before last spring frost
Outdoor Sowing...
When to sow outdoors:
3-4 weeks before last spring frost
Other Sowing Guidelines...
Approx. germination time:
10-14 days
Germination temp.:
60-70 degrees F.
Days to maturity:
80 days
Transplanting Guidelines...
Spacing between plants:
12 inches
Spacing between rows:
12 inches
Growing On...
Pests:
Diseases:
Harvest:
snap or cut leaves off at the base; store by freezing leaves in freezer bags
Growing tips:
remove spent blossoms; self-sows readily
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