Chives - Allium schoenoprasum
This is a miniature growing onion often used as a substitute for the well known spring onion. It is largely grown for its grass-like foliage which can be cut and used to flavour salads, soups and other dishes.
It is possible to buy plants from nurserymen in the spring and these should be planted 20 to 30cm apart. They are sometimes used as an edging to beds in the vegetable garden. Keep the plants strong and healthy by dividing the clumps every three or four years, replanting in fresh ground.
To ensure the continued production of foliage or 'grass' the plants should be cut down to soil level from time to time whether the foliage is needed or not. This encourages plenty of young, tender shoots to develop and prevents flowering.
Chives can be raised from seed sown in spring making the drills 6 mm deep. Thin the seedlings so they stand 15 to 20cm apart.
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