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Chives
A compact herb with edible flowers
£6
1 Litre pot
Flowering
Pet friendly
Scented
Key information
Chives are a popular herb thanks to the subtle onion flavour of their leaves and purple pompom flowers. They are easy to look after and are a great member of a herb kitchen, border or window box.
Delivery & Returns
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Top Tip
Harvest leaves by cutting close to the base of the plant. Pick often to encourage new growth.
How to care for Chives
Aspect
Sun
Chives prefer to be in direct sun but can produce in partial conditions.
Care Level
Easy
Chives are low maintenance. Make sure you remove dead leaves.
Watering
Regularly
Chives don't like to be in dry soil.
Feeding
Compost and Feed
Plant with a good quality, peat free compost. Feed with a general plant feed each spring.
Soil
Tolerates most soil types
The most important thing is the soil is well drained.
Quick facts
BOTANICAL NAME
Allium schoenoprasum
PLANT TYPE
Herb, comes back every year (perennial)
RECOMMENDED SOTO POT SIZE
Herb pot
HARDINESS
Hardy
NURSERY POT SIZE
1L
TOXICITY
Not that have been reported
How to pot a herb kitchen
In this Soto Masterclass we demonstrate how to pot a herb kitchen.
Follow along with Max as he takes you through planting a collection of herbs.
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