Fact Sheets And Publications
Chives
General information
- Allium schoenoprasum, Chives
- Amaryllidaeae family
- Sunlight: sun and part shade.
- Soil conditions: well-drained soil, rich in organic matter.
- Grows well in a container.
- Perennial
Successful cultivars
- Common (75-85 days) Bright green, slender leaves, mild onion flavor.
- Garlic (90 days) Thin, flat leaves, delicate garlic flavor, attractive white flowers.
- Dolores (75-85 days) Uniform slender leaves, upright habit.
Common pests and disease
- Damping Off
- Downy Mildew
- Onion Thrips
- Onion Maggot
This publication was created by Master Gardeners Rick Judd and Gail Hermenau. Photos courtesy of Gail Hermenau.
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