Mr Fothergill's, Mr Fothergill's Chives Seeds
Mr Fothergill's flower and vegetable seeds are perfect for adding a splash of colour and natural beauty to your garden or outside space. Whether you're looking for an addition to your window box, some vegetation for your flower bed or a bit of colour for your windowsill, Mr Fothergill's range of seed will have something for you. Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) are easy to grow, great tasting and incredibly versatile. They grow great in pots or in the garden. These are long-lived garden plants with great tasting mild onion flavoured leaves. Chives are a productive plant which grow with sweet tasting leaves perfect for salads and cooking. You can harvest these plants all year round with outdoor crops being best from June. They thrive best in full sunlight and like a warm, well-drained soil for maximum growth. Specifications Seed Type Vegetable seeds Sowing Dates All year round, May to June being best Height and Spread (Grown) 30cm (height) and 20cm (spread) Harvest Dates All year round, outdoor crops from June Preferred soil type Warm, well-drained Annual/Perennial Hardy Perennial Sun/Shade preference Prefers full sun Uses Serve with salads, egg and dairy dishes or as a garnish Care instructions Pick a few leaves from each plant so they regrow quickly Seed fill 750 seeds approx
