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'Not specified' Chives

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Super Category: Misc. greens

Sub-Category: None
 
Description: Hardy perennial. 1- to 2-foot, hollow, grass-like leaves with subtle onion flavor. Lilac colored flowers Allium schoenoprasum.
Days To Maturity: NA-NA
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Overall: (5.0 Stars)
Taste: (4.9 Stars)
Yield: (5.0 Stars)
Ease/Reliability: (4.9 Stars)
 
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:

, Apr 29, 2009
Reviewer: Opaquedream from TX
I have been neglecting mine for two years now and it produces constantly. Never bothered by pests and has spread out to cover the pot it is growing in.

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0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

, Feb 15, 2007
Reviewer: Lewis from IL
Chives are a wonderful addition to my herb garden! I planted them in a pot, and then planted the pot in the ground (it has draining holes). This will make the winterizing easier. I like to use my chives like I do green onions, especially in salads.

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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

, Jun 27, 2006
Reviewer: phrosty from AL
I've had success with chives for years now. In Alabama, chives perform well despite our droughts and red clay soil. With a little fertilizer and water during very dry periods, anyone can have a never-ending supply of fresh chives... That is, if you dig them up and put them in a pot before your first frost. I keep mine under a 2-sided carport, and they do just fine here. Of course, our winters are mild. You'll also need to divide them up maybe once every year or two. If you don't have room - give a clump or two to some friends! Nothing beats a baked potato with fresh chives ; )

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, Jun 27, 2006
Reviewer: phrosty from AL
I've had success with chives for years now. In Alabama, chives perform well despite our droughts and red clay soil. With a little fertilizer and water during very dry periods, anyone can have a never-ending supply of fresh chives... That is, if you dig them up and put them in a pot before your first frost. I keep mine under a 2-sided carport, and they do just fine here. Of course, our winters are mild. You'll also need to divide them up maybe once every year or two. If you don't have room - give a clump or two to some friends! Nothing beats a baked potato with fresh chives ; )

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, Jun 27, 2006
Reviewer: phrosty from AL
I've had success with chives for years now. In Alabama, chives perform well despite our droughts and red clay soil. With a little fertilizer and water during very dry periods, anyone can have a never-ending supply of fresh chives... That is, if you dig them up and put them in a pot before your first frost. I keep mine under a 2-sided carport, and they do just fine here. Of course, our winters are mild. You'll also need to divide them up maybe once every year or two. If you don't have room - give a clump or two to some friends! Nothing beats a baked potato with fresh chives ; )

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