Description :
Common Chives, Garden Chives, Gao choy (Cantonese)
Type: | Biennial |
Growing Zones: | 3-9 |
Days to Harvest: | Harvest chives throughout the season to prevent leaves from becoming tough and to encourage formation of new bulbslets. Cut leaves toward the base about one inch above the ground. |
Sunlight: | Light shade in hot climates, full sun in cooler climates |
Bloom Time: | June – July |
Bloom Description: | Purple spherical flowers |
Drought Tolerance: | Low |
Special Properties: | Attracts bees, butterflies, pollinators, edible |