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Herb Chives

Thompson and Morgan

SKU 1108672
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Sowing dates vary by variety. Check the packet for indoor and outdoor sowing windows.

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About this variety

Savoury garnish adding zest to any salad. Try chive butter or frozen chive cubes. Companion Plant: Grow chives close to carrots as it is said to improve their growth and deter carrot fly and next to roses to help control black spot. Also makes excellent organic insecticide.

Sowing Info
Prepare the ground well and rake to a fine tilth before sowing, Sow seeds early spring outdoors 12mm (1/2in) deep in rows 30cm (12in) apart. They can also be started off under glass and planted out later. Germination usually takes 6-21 days at 18-21°C (65-70°F).

Growing Info
When large enough to handle thin out to 15cm (6in) apart and transplant in late spring to their final positions 3cm (12in) apart.

Aftercare Info
They prefer ordinary well drained garden soil, sun or part shade.

Harvesting Period
May to December
When to buy and plant

Use the sowing dates on the packet. Some seeds need indoor sowing and transplanting; others can be sown directly outdoors when conditions are suitable.

Planting and growing

Follow the packet for sowing depth, spacing and germination conditions. Choose suitable seed compost where required, label varieties and avoid letting seedlings dry out.

Aftercare

Thin or transplant seedlings as directed and harden off indoor-raised plants before planting out. Water and feed for the crop or flower you are growing.

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