Fine Leaved Chive Plants / Chive Seeds

Hardy perennial
€1 for 200 (Approx) Seeds +p&p €2 extra (SOLD)
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€2 per small plant/clump/seedlings+ p&p extra
€4 per bigger Chive plant

Herb like grass with a hollow centre that produces beautiful purple flowers, chives have a tasty, gentle onion flavour that complements a huge range of foods whilst the attractive flowers can also be used in salads.

Sow indoors at any time,
Sow directly outdoors from May.
Sow the seeds indoors using normal potting compost in March time or directly outside from May once the ground has warmed.
To sow seeds directly broadcast the seeds, or sow in rows 20 to 25cm (8 to 10in) apart.
The optimum germination temperature is around 16 to 21°C (60 to 70°F).
Make sure the compost remains moist.
The seedlings will appear 7 to 18 days later. Transfer outside a month after sowing,
Thin the chives to 4 to 6 shoots per clump and space 20cm (8in) apart.