Allium schoenoprasum
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Allium schoenoprasum, Chives
Family: Alliaceae
Genus: Allium
Purple globe shaped flowers. Narrow cylindrical, mid green leaves. Culinary; both the leaves and flowers are edible, they have mild onion flavour. Add to salads, egg and cheese dishes.
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Characteristics:
Chives can be seen at the herb farm in Jekka’s Herbetum and is available to buy as both herb plants and online as herb seeds.
Details
Growing
• Indoor Sowing: In spring in prepared plug trays or pots, cover seeds with perlite. Bottom heat, 18°C, aids germination.
• Outdoor Sowing: In early summer direct into a fertile free draining soil, in full sun. Thin seedlings to 15cm apart.
Medicinal
Chives are rarely used medicinally, but might be considered to be a gentler version of garlic, which has often been seen as an aid to digestion, circulation of the blood and as an antimicrobial herb in a number of settings.
Caution: No major issues identified.
Please note: The information provided here is for educational interest only and is not intended to be used to diagnose or treat significant health problems. Any serious or long-term health concerns should always be discussed with a healthcare professional.
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