Allium schoenoprasum
chives
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Description
Chives are a hardy, perennial kitchen herb from the onion family. They have a mild onion flavor and are well suited for pots and windowsills.
Care instructions
Full sun to partial shade, hardy and low-maintenance. In summer, cut back completely after flowering to encourage fresh regrowth. Perennial and winter-hardy.
Companion planting
Good neighbours
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Diseases & pests
1 relevantFrom the knowledge base, automatically linked by affected species.
DiseasemediumJun–Oct
Puccinia allii
Puccinia allii
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