Chives (Allium schoenoprasum)

Chives care guide

Allium schoenoprasum

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5d

Water

🌿

28d

Feed

📏

20-30cm

Height

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H7

Hardy

About Chives

One of the easiest herbs. Regrows after cutting with edible purple flowers.

Outdoor garden plant. Herb. Typically flowers around May, Jun, Jul.

How to care for Chives

💧 Watering

Keep moist.

🌿 Feeding

Light nitrogen feed in spring.

☀️ Light

Full sunPartial shade

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