🌿 Chives
Allium schoenoprasum
A hardy perennial, chives are planted or sown in spring and come back faithfully every year. Cut from April to November, as and when you need them.
The calendar at a glance
| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
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| Harvest |
When to sow chives?
Direct sowing outdoors is done from March to May.
When to plant chives?
Plant chives in March, April, May and September.
When to harvest chives?
Harvest chives from April to November.
The tips that matter
- Cut 2-3 cm above the soil rather than picking blade by blade: the clump regrows denser.
- Divide the clump every 3 years in spring — it rejuvenates and you double your stock.
- Cut the flowers to keep the leaves tender — or leave them: they are edible and pretty.
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