Chives'
fine, tubular leaves impart a delicate onion flavor to cooking.
Beyond
cooking with chives, the plants are great garden companion plants to
repel insect pests.
The
one must-have kitchen herb, chives are perfect for almost any savory
dish. Snip the leaves in bunches at the base of the plant, then chop and
use fresh or freeze for year-round use. The flower heads can also be used
for an even milder onion flavor - they look gorgeous in salads! Outdoors,
chives is a workhorse companion plant. Place it near almost any plant
that is bothered by insect pests and the chives will instantly drive
them away.
Sow anytime, placing several seeds together to form
a strong clump. Chives is perennial in zones 3-9, so will reward you
year after year
From Park Seed
GOOD EARTH GARDENS
