500 Chives Seeds Culinary Herb Allium schoenoprasum

Description: 500 Chives Seeds Culinary Herb Allium schoenoprasum This long-lasting, perennial herb grows to 18 inches tall and has cylindrical, hollow leaves. It is a member of the onion family and produces lavender, pom-pom shaped flowers in early summer. Both leaves and flowers are edible and have a delicate, onion flavor that can be used in many dishes. Leaves can be harvested as soon as they are big enough to clip, and they will continue to grow back all summer long. Chives are best when used fresh, but they can also be chopped up and frozen for later use. Chives are used uncooked or added late in the cooking process because their flavor will be destroyed by heat. Culinary uses: garnish, potatoes, eggs, fish, soups, salads, cheese, and sauces. ****GROWING INFO BELOW**** *** ()*** Max shipping fee is $4.29. You will not pay anymore than that no matter how many seeds (You must checkout with all seeds at the same time with only one payment in order to get combined shipping). U.S. order take 2- 7 business days to arrive. (Depends on which state you live in) All Of Our Vegetable Seeds Are Heirloom And Organic Unless Otherwise Stated. Organic seeds will be stated as such in item title and item description, . All Seeds We Carry Are Either For The Current Growing Season Or For The Next Growing Season To Come Which Is Why Our Seeds Have Such A High Germination Rate And Will Last For Years If Stored Properly. We Do Not Sell Old Seeds. Our Heirloom Seeds Are All Gathered And Packaged By Hand So No Weed Seeds Or Anything Other Than What You Ordered Will Be In Your Seed Packets. We Do Not Carry Any Gmo Or Altered Seeds. All Seeds Come In A 2X3 Resealable Plastic Zip Lock Bag, Shipped In A Protective Bubble Mailer. If You Have Any Questions You Can Message Us At Any Time. .. All multiple orders of the same seed are put in the same bag. For example if you order 500 beefsteak tomato seeds x 3 then 1500 seeds will be put in the same bag. We do not send out 3 individual bags with 500 in each. This goes for all seeds unless they are listings of different seeds. NOTE: ALL GROWING INFO AND INSTRUCTIONS ARE SENT WITH YOUR ORDER. Check Our Store For Many More Flowers, Fruit & Vegetables Sowing: Chives grow well in a variety of soil types, though they prefer rich, well drained soil and full sun or partial shade. The seed can be started indoors about 4 weeks before the last spring frost; provide bottom heat, consistent moisture, and darkness for fastest germination. The seeds should sprout within 2-3 weeks; they can be transplanted 6-8" apart as soon as they grow big enough to handle safely, and there is no chance of frost. To direct sow, plant the seeds after the last frost of spring 1/4" deep in rows 18" apart, thinning to 6-8" apart as soon as the seedlings appear. Chives also grow well as a container plant. For companion planting benefits, plant chives with carrots; this improves the carrots' flavor and production. Growing: Keep the soil moist while the seedlings are developing. Chives will spread vigorously with each year of growth, and can easily be divided for new plantings. After several frosts, cut the plant down to the ground. Harvesting: The first year of their planting, chives should not be harvested to ensure their strong development. In the second year of their growth, harvest chives at any time after they reach a length of 6", cutting them 1/2" above the soil with a sharp knife or scissors. Take care not to cut all of the leaves, since the plant needs some left intact to continue healthy growth. Frequent cutting actually improves production, since this signals new growth; the growth of the flowers causes the leaf growth to slow dramatically and gives them a harsher flavor. The leaves keep in the refrigerator for about a week; they can also be frozen, but lose all flavor when dried. The leaves should be added to hot dishes at the last minute, since they soon lose their flavor with heat. The onion-flavored buds and flowers are also edible and make wonderful garnishes.

Price: 2.49 USD

Location: Valdosta, Georgia

End Time: 2024-10-01T05:13:29.000Z

Shipping Cost: 4.29 USD