Wild Chives, Chives Allium schoenoprasum - Allium buhseanum, Allium idzuense, Allium ubinicum, Allium udinicum, Cepa schoenoprasa, Schoenissa schoenoprasa, Allium acutum, Allium alpinum, Allium broteri, Allium coloratum, Allium foliosum, Allium glaucum, Allium palustre, Allium punctulatum, Allium raddeanum, Allium reflexum, Allium riparium, Ascalonicum schoenoprasum, Cepa tenuifolia, Porrum schoenoprasum, Porrum sibiricum, Schoenissa rosea, Schoenoprasum vulgare

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Botanical Name:

Allium schoenoprasum

Family:

Amaryllidaceae

Genus:

Allium

Species:

schoenoprasum

Common Name:

Wild Chives, Chives

Seeds Per Pound:

272,399

Quantity:

2.34 lb

Average Viable Seeds/Packet:

Germination:

98%

Germination Test Type:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Height:

12 inches

Collection Locale:

Oregon

Crop Year:

2021

Minimum Hardiness Zone:

In Stock: 2.34 lb

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Allium schoenoprasum

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Items are priced on a curve, you can buy any 'bulk quantity' up to what we have in stock, some examples are:

1 packet (~ 55 seeds)

$3.95

10 gram (~ 6005 seeds)

$7.50

1 oz (~ 17025 seeds)

$12.95

1 lb (~ 272399 seeds)

$69.50

Characteristics

Deer Resistant Plant

Growing Info, follow in order:

Scarification: none required.

Stratification: none required.

Germination: sow indoors 2 months before the date of the last frost, can be sown outdoors in the fall for spring germination.

Other: Will germinate in about 10 days.

In a Nutshell:

* Chives ( Allium schoenoprasum ) are the smallest species of the onion family Alliaceae

* Allium schoenoprasum is also the only species of Allium native to both the New and the Old World and is a perennial . more...

* This heirloom variety matures in about 80-90 days but some stems can be cut before maturity. It is perennial so will continue to supply fresh chives for years to come.

* Easy to grow from seed perennial

* Used in cooking, on baked potatoes, and in salads , flowers rose to rosy purple.

* Edible Leaves with mild onion-like scent

* Pink Spring flowers attract pollinators , bees, butterflies and some wasps.

* Long growing season

* This herbs keeps pests away and is deer resistant.

Wiki description:

Chives - Allium schoenoprasum - are the smallest species of the edible onions . [ 1 ] A perennial plant, they are native to Europe , Asia and North America . [ 2 ] Allium schoenoprasum is the only species of Allium native to both the New and the Old World .

Pfaf description:

Physical Characteristics Â Allium schoenoprasum is a BULB growing to 0.3 m (1ft) by 0.3 m (1ft in). It is hardy to zone 5 and is not frost tender. It is in leaf 12-Feb It is in flower from Jun to July, and the seeds ripen from Jul to August. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Bees, flies, lepidoptera, self.The plant is self-fertile. It is noted for attracting wildlife. The plant prefers light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, requires well-drained soil and can grow in heavy clay soil.The plant prefers acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils. and can grow in very alkaline soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.It requires moist soil.

Usda description:

More info on http://plants.usda.gov

Medicinal Comments:

Allium schoenoprasum is high in minerals and vitamins K and A. A heart-healthy plant that helps to regulate cholesterol and blood pressure as well as some benefits with digestive issues.

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