Chives


Chives may look modest, but they are a long and tempting specimen, with an alluring charm and subtle heat. The mild onion flavour adds a gentle, warming tease to soups, salads, and any dish needing a little something.

Growing Tips
Sow his seeds indoors from February to April, giving him time to wake and stretch, or plant outdoors once frost has loosened its grip. He prefers well-draining, fertile soil — give him a rich bed and he’ll rise eagerly to please. Space seedlings 15cm apart with room to stand tall and graceful.

Conditions & Care
Thrives in full sun to partial shade, soaking up the light with slow, confident enjoyment. Keep it consistently moist — not soaked, just invitingly damp. Hardy and resilient, it handles the UK climate with a steady, reliable strength.

Harvest from late spring by cutting from the outside — a gentle touch goes a long way. Snip off the flowering tip to encourage fresh, eager new growth, or let it self-seed if you’d like to see it again next year.

Once established, he asks for little and gives generously, returning each season with renewed energy. As an added charm, he draws pollinators to your garden, standing proud to attract their attention.