Chives

Herb


Origin

Asia and Europe.



Fun Fact


Chives have been around for more than 5000 years, but were not actively cultivated as food until the Middle Ages.

Taste Profile


Chives have a delicate onion flavor that is complemented by hints of garlic.

Nutritional Highlights

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Benefits

Use

Classic use example

Chives are very popular in French cuisine.

Chives are a perfect topping for egg based dishes.

Chives are often used as a garnish on creamy soups.

Special use example

A sour cream chive bread is perfect when served warm with a soup, salad or stew.

Pairings

Eggs

Seafood

Potatoes

How to harvest

Instructions:

●Tip: Trim the top at week 3 for faster growth.

●Cut the top half of the plants.

(Harvesting Style 2)

● Remove yellow and dead leaves.


Days until first harvest

Yield per Basket per Harvest

Storage