HERB: CHIVES

(ALLIUM SCHOENOPRASUM)

Beautiful purple flowers that are attractive to bees on long edible stems.

Cut off at the base to stimulate strong growth.

Keep cut stems in a glass of water & change it daily.

Snip off with scissors over the dish you are preparing.

WHEN TO PLANT

Cool Climate: OCT – APR

Temperate: SEP – APR

Sub – Tropical: ALL YEAR

Tropical: ALL YEAR

Arid: SEP – MAY

SOIL PREFERENCES

Soil PH 6.5 – 7

Rich, well-drained soil.

GROWING TIPS

Direct sow or seedling tray 3mm deep and keep moist.

Transplant at 12 weeks.

Established plants can be divided and replanted.

Avoid fresh manures.

DAYS TO HARVEST

200 Days

APPROX 100 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATED SEED 100% TASMANIAN GROWN

GROWN ORGANICALLY