Chives Herb Garlic

Code: M6380

Chives are a wonderfully easy herb to grow in the garden. They have a light onion/garlic taste that is fantastic for all your light summer salads.

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Planting Instruction

How to Sow: Choose a well-drained site in full sun/part shade. Sow these seeds in trays for subsequent transplanting or, after frosts, sow directly in a well prepared seedbed. Sow seeds 5 cm apart and cover to a depth of 1 cm. Later, thin or transplant to 40 cm apart.
Seedling Care: Keep seedbed or trays evenly moist during the germination period of 14-21 days. Apply vegetable fertiliser two weeks after germination for healthier plants and maximum crop. Protect your seedlings from slugs, snails and insect pests; go to mcgregors.co.nz for appropriate plant health and pest control products
Hints & Tips: When large enough, thin to 15 cm apart. Snip leaves for flavouring at any time.
Our seeds are not treated with Neonicitinoids.
These seeds are not pasteurized.

Specs & Warranty

Seed Count	Approx. 75
Botanical Name	Allium tuberosum
Best Months To Sow - Temperate Regions	Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
Best Months To Sow - Warmer Regions	Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
Sowing Position	Part Sun
Grow In	Gardens or Pots
Seed Depth	1cm
Seed Spacing	5cm
Harvest/Maturity	5-7 weeks

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