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CHIVES Perennial Herb  BUY CHIVES SEED

This hardy perennial herb is a must for all vegetable gardens.  The hollow, grass like leaves have an onion like flavor and are frequently used for flavoring salads, soups and stews.  Grows well in pots.  Try growing some on a sunny kitchen window.

When / Where to Plant:
Select a sunny location (will tolerate filtered shade) and sow seed as soon as ground can be worked.  Cultivate soil and enrich with vegetable food and organic matter.  Firm soil over seed.

Care:
Feed every 2 months.  Divide clumps every 2-3 years.

Harvesting:
When mature, can be clipped with scissors almost continuously.  Can be frozen.  Contains Calcium, Iron and Vitamins A, B1, and B2, Niacin and C.