Chives
Allium schoenoprasum · Family Amaryllidaceae
Also known as: chive, allium schoenoprasum, garden chives
- Light
- Bright indirect to full sun
- Watering
- Every 3 days
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Pet-safe
- No, keep it away from cats and dogs
Care
Where to put it
A kitchen windowsill or patio herb pot.
Light
Bright light to full sun. Fully hardy outdoors.
Watering
Keep the compost moist. Cut to 2–3 cm to encourage new growth.
About the plant
Chives have thin leaves and a delicate flavour, widely used in French cooking. They form compact clumps and produce edible purple flowers. They regrow well after each harvest.
Origin
Native to wide areas of Europe, Asia and North America, in meadows and along riverbanks.
What it likes
- Lots of light, with sun
- Moist, fertile compost
- Regular harvesting
What it dislikes
- Compost dry for long periods
- Shade
- Waterlogging
Did you know?
It is the only species in the genus Allium native to both the Old and the New World.
