Leeks and Duck Breast Recipe
A creamy and delicious leeks and duck breast recipe that is easy to make and a...
Pot Size : 1L
The Chives plant (Allium Schoenoprasum) is a species in the Liliaceae family, also known as the onion family, originating from Europe and Asia. It has edible leaves and flowers with a mild flavour that can easily be destroyed by heat, so it is usually the last of the herbs to be added to a dish.
Used mostly with fish, seafood, soups and potato thinly sliced to enhance their taste. To grow a Chives plant successfully, you want to plant it in spring to avoid the frost hazard. It is also possible to grow inside, in a sunny location, and it is easy to harvest by trimming leaves from the base, making it a low-maintenance herb to nurture. The Chives plant dies back in late Autumn, with flowers in July to August.
ENJOY: delicious chopped finely added to salad, potato dishes & egg dishes; edible flowers make an attractive garnish.
Height: 0.1 – 0.5 metres
Spread: 0 – 0.1 metre
Flowers: Pinkish Purple
Visually, the two are very similar, but you will notice Garlic Chives have thinner blades. The main difference is potency and taste; Garlic Chives provide a strong garlic flavour, whereas normal Chives taste more like onion and pair well with vegetables, such as potatoes.
Soil: Well Drained
Light Conditions: Sunny
Frost Tolerance: Protect from frost