Onion : Ciboule (Welsh onion)

Vegetable

Description

Forming a clump of slender elongated bulbs with long green stalks similar to chives, Ciboule is a type of perennial bunching onion although it is usually grown as a winter hardy annual. The flavoursome leaves and small bulbs can be used as an alternative to chives in potato salads, soups and omelettes.

Sowing Instructions

Sow seeds March and April thinly, 1cm (½in) deep in drills 30cm (12in) apart.

Growing Instructions

Thin to 15cm (6in) between plants which will grow to form a clump.

Aftercare

Keep watered during dry periods.

Kitchen Notes

Use as a substitute for chives, chopped up in salads, stir-fries, added to soups and egg dishes.