Growing Chives
If you like to use the flavor of onions in your cooking, you will definitely benefit from growing chives. The word chive means onion in Latin The herb lasts throughout the year, so you can enjoy the chives in any season. Chives are a hardy plant and there are uses for every part of the herb.
Chives were one of the discoveries Marco Polo brought back from his travels to China. The herb has been grown and used over there for hundreds of years. The chive that the Chinese use is slightly different to the herb we know and love, and possesses a hint of garlic. The herb grows wild in most parts of the world. Not hard to please, the plant can tolerate most soil types, and produce in partial shade or full sunlight.
Growing chives for decorative use in the garden can have a very aesthetically pleasing effect. Plant in well draining, rich soil, ensure plenty of sunlight, and you’ll soon notice the purple color weaving it’s way throughout the garden. From planting time to harvest, you can have fresh chives on your dinner plate within three months.
Growing chives Tips:
Growing chives is relatively easy. You can purchase chive plants from a nursery or buy seed packets. To reproduce the chives (also known as Allium schoenoprasum), simply separate existing bulbs, and replant. A distance of around 9 inches should be maintained between each plant.
Growing chives indoors or outside-
As mentioned, one of the benefits to growing herbs is its ‘hardiness’ – and for this reason, after germination it can be placed indoors or out, without much difference in end quality (This is like a plant’s graduation.). Chives prefer moist soil, although be careful not to over water. Start the chive seedlings with basic potting soil in empty egg cartons. You will transplant the herb into larger containers after it has sprouted a few inches.
Chive seeds can be started outside in the spring using well-prepared soil. Plant the chives seeds in rows at least twelve inches apart. You’ll notice that when the seeds begin to sprout, they’ll look like blades of grass – try not to mow them… The same goes with weeding, careful you don’t yank out the wrong plants!
Growing Chives and Their Benefits
Chives have high levels of vitamin A and C and essential minerals. Growing chives has another hidden benefit to your garden – it acts as a natural insect and pest repellent, keeping the nasties away from your other prized plants as well.
Flower beds can benefit from the decorative aspect of growing chives. When the chive’s purple flowers begin to appear, select a few chive clumps to use for garnish.
Even the bulbs can be dug up, and used much like an onion – producing a similar flavor. Simply chop the chive bulbs and use as you would small green onions.
To accelerate new growth of leaves, snip off the flower heads. However, leaves should be about 3” long before clipping for garnish. When it comes to this, trim the leaf down until there is half-inch left. This can be repeated all over the plant, or at least until you have enough for the dish you’re cooking.
Growing chives for recipes-
Salad or meat dishes are particularly suitable with chives, however there is a large variety to consider. Add chives to the top of soups for a little extra flavor. Chives mixed with sour cream makes a delicious dip. How about chives with butter on spuds? Yum. Try sprinkling over ‘just-cooked’ baked potatoes, or mix with mash for a little kick in taste.
Another decorative idea is to put the herb on a kitchen window. Growing chives is absolutely no trouble. It takes up almost no space, and has little to no waste, as the entire plant can be eaten.
Enjoy the experience of having the convenience of fresh chives to hand, whenever you need it.
Chives Growing
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