12-18 Inches Tall
8-12 Inches Wide
Plant in Full Sun
Onion Chives are a hardy perennial herb that is easy to grow, easy to use, and plentiful in its harvest. New plants are ready for harvest within 80-90 days, but established plants will be ready much sooner. Chives are easy to utilize in the kitchen; add them to soups, salads, potatoes, spreads, eggs, and any dish you would like to add the crisp onion flavor to. This variety has green tubular leaves and lovely purple flowers that are also edible. The upright habit and purple flowers make chives a must-have addition to the edible garden, and makes it a great choice for borders and flower gardens, as well.
Chives are perennial herbs and can withstand a light frost. Chives onion have purple flowers and waxy green, tubular leaves that taste like onion. Flowers bloom in summer and are edible. Chives can grow up to a foot high and spread by seed. They have an upright growth habit that looks great in borders, containers, and gardens.
Type
|
Herbs |
Family |
Family Varies |
Temperature Soil |
50-60F |
Temperature Daytime |
50-85F |
Temperature Evening |
45F |
Lighting |
Partial, 2-4 Hours/Day |
Water |
Light, 6 Gallons/Week |
Maturity |
65-100 Days Harvest |
PH Neutral |
5.5-8.0 |
Zones |
2A-10B |
Plant Placement |
3 Plants, 3 Rows |