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- Biggy
- Number of seedlings from the package: 13-15
- EXPIRY DATE: 09/2023
Chive is an easy-to-grow perennial herb. Our chive variety, Biggy, is unusual with its broad leaves that have a very pleasant aroma and a mild onion flavour.
Chive is an easy-to-grow perennial herb. This chive variety, Biggy, is an unusual variety with broad leaves that have a very pleasant aroma and a mild onion flavour. The leaves work great in fresh salads, egg dishes, potato dishes, and more. They can also be stored frozen.
Chives prefer humus-rich chalky soils, preferably loamy soils, but it will grow in all soil types. Make sure not to let the herb bloom, since this takes energy from the general growth.
| Latin name |
Allium schoenoprasum
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| Sowing |
Pre-cultivation and direct sown
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| Germination |
February - April
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| Direct seed |
March - July
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| Harvest time |
May - October
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| Development time |
60
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| Life span |
Multiple years
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| Plant height |
30-40 cm
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If you want to sow chives without pre-cultivating the seeds indoors, sow lots of seeds in groups, approximately 30 cm apart, as soon as the soil can be used.
Plant the herb by sowing several seeds in a pot and placing it in a cool and bright place. Keep the soil moist at all times by watering repeatedly. When the herb has sprouted, replant it outside.
| Plant spacing |
30.00 cm
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| Row spacing |
30.00 cm
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| Sowing depth |
1.00 cm
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| Plant placement |
Sun
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