Chive Seeds

Perennial herb with a mild onion flavour. Chop leaves finely and add to salads, soups and potato dishes.

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Much loved for its fresh, delicate onion flavour. Compliments many dishes including salads and sauces. Tough plants ideal for growing on a cool windowsill.

Savoury garnish adding zest to any salad. Try chive butter or frozen chive cubes. Companion Plant: Grown close to carrots is said to improve their growth and deter carrot fly and next to roses to help control black spot. Also makes excellent organic insecticide.

Garlic chives, or Chinese chives, differ from ordinary chives in having flat leaves and have a delicate mild garlic flavour. They can be used in the same way as chives and are excellent in salads, stews, fish, egg or meat dishes. The blossom buds are a Chinese delicacy and can be eaten raw, stir fried or added to scrambled eggs.