Chives

Allium schoenoprasum

Mild onion-flavored herb with edible purple flowers. Near-zero maintenance.

Quick Facts

Sun:☀️ Full Sun, ⛅ Partial Shade

Water:💧💧 Moderate

USDA Zones:Zones 3–10

Space:🪴 Container, 🌱 Small Bed, 🏡 Large Garden

Soil:Loam, Silty, Clay

Best Season(s):Spring, Fall

Experience Level:🌱 Beginner

Native Range:Europe, Asia & North America (circumboreal)

Bloom Color:Purple-pink pom-pom, also edible

Bloom Cycle:Late spring to early summer

Days to Harvest:30–40 days in hydro

Harvest Pattern:Perennial — produces year after year

Snip leaves anytime. Divide every 2–3 years for vigor.

💧 Hydroponic Notes

Easy and reliable in Kratky or NFT. Snip to about 2 inches above net cup for continuous regrowth. Great beginner hydroponic herb.

Toxic to cats and dogs like other alliums (thiosulfates) — keep pets from grazing on it despite its mild culinary use for humans.

Informational only — always check with a veterinarian if you suspect your pet has eaten something it shouldn't have.

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