Allium schoenoprasum (Pot Size 1L) Chives sold by Boma Garden Centre

Chives are a delightful culinary herb that brings fresh, mild onion flavour to salads, soups, vegetables and sauces. The upright tubular foliage is attractive year-round, and in late spring or early summer, the plant produces charming clusters of edible pink or purple flowers that are equally delicious and ornamental.Place your pot in a location receiving at least 4-6 hours of direct light daily, ideally a south-facing window. Water when the top inch of soil feels dry, maintaining moderate humidity between 40-60%. Never overwater – chives are susceptible to root rot. Fertilize every 4-6 weeks during spring and summer using a balanced fertilizer at half strength; overfertilizing reduces flavour quality.Harvest regularly by snipping leaves about 2 inches above soil using clean scissors. Pick outer leaves first, never removing more than one-third of the plant at once. This encourages bushier growth whilst providing fresh herbs throughout the year.