Little Veggie Patch Co - CHIVES 'MEDIUM COMMON' HEIRLOOM SEEDS

Mild Onion-Flavoured Chives with Lavender Flowers

Grow Chives 'Medium Common' for their subtle, mild onion flavour and long, thin leaves. These easy-to-grow chives are versatile in the kitchen and can be enjoyed both raw and cooked. They also produce attractive lavender-coloured flower heads.

Growing Information

• Variety: Chives 'Medium Common'
• Type: Heirloom chives
• Flavour: Subtle, mild onion
• Leaves: Long and thin
• Flowers: Lavender-coloured flower heads
• Soil pH: 6.5–8.0
• Spacing: 50cm
• Sowing Depth: 0.5–1cm
• Position: Full sun preferred; part shade manageable
• Companion Plants: Most vegetables benefit from having herbs planted nearby
• Approx. Seeds: 120

When to Plant in Australia

• Zone 1: September–April
• Zone 2: September–May
• Zone 3: Any time
• Zone 4: Any time

How to Grow

Soil

Prepare fertile, friable soil mixed with compost and organic matter. Chives are hardy perennials and can grow in most soil types.

Position

Plant in full sun where possible. Part shade is also manageable.

How to Plant 

Sow the seeds directly into the veggie patch. Chives also transplant well, so seedlings can be grown separately and transplanted into the garden.

Seed Sourcing: Locally sourced in small batches to maintain maximum viability for germination

Shipping

Not available for shipping to Western Australia.

Founded in Melbourne in 2008, The Little Veggie Patch Co (LVPC) is all about making it easier for everyone to grow their own food, whether you have a backyard, balcony or small urban space. Known for its heirloom seeds, LVPC began its seed range in 2009 with four tomato varieties and has since grown to more than 50 varieties of vegetables, herbs and garden favourites.

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