Chives : Staro - Duchy Originals

Hardy Perennial Herb

• Crops in :

  May onwards

Description

The perennial herb Duchy Originals Chives Staro has a mild onion flavour. Height to 20cm.

Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here.

Sowing Instructions

Sow seeds from March to June, in pots or trays on the surface of barely moist seed compost and cover with a sprinkling of finely sieved compost. Place in a propagator at 20-25C until germination which takes up to 21 days. Can also be sown outdoors in a sunny spot 7mm deep in rows 20cm apart.

Growing Instructions

Transplant seedlings in bunches to small pots or cells until large enough to plant outdoors. Plant 30cm apart in well prepared soil in full sun, once frost risk has passed. Can also be grown in a pot indoors for a long season of use.

Aftercare

Good winter hardiness for a long season of cutting.

Kitchen Notes

Chop leaves finely and add to salads, soups and potato dishes.

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