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Onion Chives is a perennial herb known for its upright clumping growth and slender hollow leaves with a mild onion like flavor. It forms compact plants suitable for garden beds, borders, and container planting. This variety adapts well to cool to moderate climates and performs best in full sun to partial shade with well drained soil. It is commonly grown in herb gardens and tolerates light frost once established.
Features
- Upright clumping growth with slender hollow leaves
- Mild onion like flavor in foliage
- Adaptable to cool and moderate climates
- Suitable for garden beds borders and container planting
- Performs well in full sun to partial shade
Specifications
- Scientific name: Allium schoenoprasum
- Common name (US): Chives
- Seed type / variety: Onion Chives
- Growth habit: Perennial clumping herb
- USDA zones: 3 to 9
- Planting season: Spring and fall
- Growing season: Spring to summer and fall
- Sowing Season: Spring March to May Fall September to October
- Germination time and conditions: 10 to 14 days in cool soil 15 to 20 C
- Sunlight requirements: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil requirements: Well drained fertile soil rich in organic matter
- Watering needs: Moderate keep soil consistently moist
- Mature plant size: 20 to 40 cm height 15 to 20 cm spread
- Plant spacing: 15 to 20 cm apart
