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Heirloom Seeds - Chives (Medium Common)
Easy to grow with a subtle mild onion flavour. These long, thin chives are excellent in many meals and are great raw or cooked. It produces lavender coloured flower heads that are a real chefs treasure.
When to Plant
Zone 1: September - April
Zone 2: September - May
Zone 3: Any
Zone 4: Any
Soil Work a fertile, friable soil, mixed through with compost and organic matter. Herbs are hardy perennials that will survive in most soil types.
Soil pH Level 6.5-8.0
Position Full sun preferable, but part shade manageable.
How to Plant Sow directly, they also transplant well so purchasing as seedling and then transplanting to your patch works well too
Spacing 50cm
Depth 0.5-1cm
Companion Plants Most vegetables gain advantage from having herbs planted nearby
Approximate no. of seeds 120
Note: We source all of our seeds locally and in small batches to ensure they remain at their maximum viability for germination
**Please note seeds are not available for shipping to WA**