Chives

85 days. Allium schoenoprasum. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Chives. The plant produces heavy yields of chives. It is prized for its mild onion-like flavor. Use fresh or freeze for year-round use. Perfect in salads, stuffed eggs, baked potatoes, soups, omelets, cream cheese, sauces, and garnishes. Cuttings can be made all season long. A herb that can be planted indoors or outdoors. Suitable for containers and hydroponic gardening. They are great in patio pots, planted directly in the garden, and used as borders. Great as companion planting, as it is said that chives planted alongside carrots improve their growth. The lavender flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 261639. A variety from the USA.

90 days. Allium tuberosum. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Garlic Chives. The plant produces high yields of ¼" wide garlic chives. The flat leaves have a strong garlic-onion flavor. Excellent for gourmet cooking, salads, eggs, soups, dips, spaghetti sauces, potato salads, vinegar, Oriental dishes, stir fry, and garnishes. It can be used fresh or dried. Easy to grow and transplant. Suitable for containers and hydroponic gardening. The white flowers attract bees and other beneficial insects while discouraging other insects from chewing up other vegetable plants. They have been used in Chinese medicine since the 16th century to warm the kidneys and treat lower back and knee pain. Also known as Chinese Chives and Chinese Leek. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the USA.