1000 x CHIVES SEEDS

GROW YOUR OWN HERBS

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DESCRIPTION

  • This perennial member of the onion family is undemanding and easy to grow, returning year after year, and attracting bees and butterflies to its pretty pink blooms.
  • Chives are an essential addition to the herb garden.
  • Their leaves and edible flowers make them indispensible for garnishing potato salad, soups and other savoury dishes.
  • Chives are ideal for edging paths and borders and also make an excellent companion plant, deterring pests such as carrot root fly. .

SOWING

Sow Indoors: All year round

Sow Outdoors: March - April

Grow chives in a well prepared seedbed in full sun.

Sow seeds thinly at a depth of 1cm (1/2") in drills 30cm apart.

When large enough to handle, thin out the seedlings within each row to 23cm (9") apart.
Alternatively grow chives indoors or under glass from March to July.

Sow in pots or trays on the surface of barely moist seed compost.

Cover with a sprinkling of finely sieved compost and place in a propagator at 18-21C (64-70F)

Germination which takes 14 - 21 days.

Height: 15-30cm

Containers: Yes

Beds & Borders: Yes

Sun/Shade: Full Sun


These seeds are supplied in a Glassine moisture proof seed packet
with a glossy, smooth splash proof finish which is biodegradable &100% recyclable with a brief
sowing instructions (please refer back to original listing for more detailed instructions)

Please note that the germination of seeds is very depedent on many factors including light, moisture levels, temperature, soil conditions, Soil pests, Seed storage and many other factors.
As such we cannot be held responsible for poor levels of germination. The Cultvation information above is purely for guidelines.

Shipping

This item will be sent by Royal Mail 2nd Class or 1st Class if selected.

Once shipped you will be advised of the Consignment details via Ebay.


Returns
Buyer has 14 days after receiving the item to return it. Buyer pays for the return postage Unless the item has been sent in error then we will refund the return postage.