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Allium schoenoprasum

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Allium schoenoprasum
Chives
Easy to grow, edible members of this diverse family include Onions, Garlic, Shallots, Leeks, Green Onions and Chives. Leaves grow best in cool weather and moist soil.

 


Allium schoenoprasum (L.)
Nombres relacionados: Ajo morisco (castellano), Ajo pardo (castellano), Alhos de Espanha (gallego y/o portugués), Alhos grossos (gallego y/o portugués), Ceboletas da França (gallego y/o portugués), ...

Allium schoenoprasum has been around for 5,000 years, but it was not until the Middle Ages that chives became cultivated. The name, schoenoprasum, comes from the Greek language and means reed-like leek. Indeed, these herbs look like reeds.

Allium schoenoprasum
Caryopteris Ã- clandonensis 'Longwood Blue'
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Allium schoenoprasum 'Silver Chimes' vernac. Chives
RHS Garden, Wisley, Surrey, 21 May
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Allium schoenoprasum
Genus: Allium
Species: schoenoprasum
The Latin translation of Allium means 'Garlic'; Garlic (Allium sativum) is a member of this Genus.

#803 Allium schoenoprasum
Common Names: chive, cive
Family: Amaryllidaceae (amaryllis Family)
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Wild Chives
Allium schoenoprasum L.
Family: Liliaceae, Lily
Genus: Allium ...

Allium schoenoprasum
Herbs, Fruits and Vegetables
Start from seed in early February, 60-70F/15-21C, or sow outside when frost clears.

Allium schoenoprasum

Chives grace the garden with bright green stems and pinkish-purple pompon blooms -- all of which offer a distinctly mild onion flavor.

Chives (Allium schoenoprasum)
Sow 10-15 seeds per 3cm (1¼in) module in spring in a propagator with bottom heat of 18°C (64°F)
Divide bulb clumps in spring or autumn
Coriander (Coriandum sativum) ...

Chives (Allium schoenoprasum): Chives are easy perennial herbs whose chopped leaves are used in many dishes. The grass-like dark green leaves grow to 12 inches tall. Chives have showy lavender flowers that are edible and used in salads.

Allium schoenoprasum. Wild Onions or Wild Chives. This species grows high in the mountains.
Allium spp. Wild Onions.
Allium spp. Wild Onions.

Allium schoenoprasum
Apples, carrots, tomatoes, brassica (broccoli, cabbage, mustard, etc), many others
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Allium schoenoprasum ( Chives )
Allium schoenoprasum ( Forescate Chives )
Allium schubertii ( Onion ) ...

Staro Allium schoenoprasum
Heavier leaf onion chive. Whether the destination is freezing, drying, or fresh use, Staro is a great choice for markets that require a much thicker leaf than the finer leaf choices.

Chives (Allium schoenoprasum)
Description
Chives are small, dainty, onion-like plants that grow in clumps reaching about 10 inches in height. They are a hardy perennial with decorative, light purple flowers.

Common chives (Allium schoenoprasum) can grow to about a foot tall. They have narrow, hollow green leaves and spherical pink or purple flowers. The leaves are used in sauces and salads to lend a delicate onion flavor.

Chives, Allium schoenoprasum
Fennel, Foeniculum vulgare
Feverfew, Chrysanthemum parthenium
French tarragon, Artemisia dranunculus
Garlic chives, Allium tuberosum
Lavender, Lavandula angustifolia
Lovage, Levisticum officinale
Mint, Mentha sp.

Chives
Scientific Name: Allium schoenoprasum L.
Synonym:
Family: Alliaceae ...

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See also: Chive, Chives, Green, Onion, Garlic