Onion Chives
Allium schoenoprasum
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Plant Details
| Variety | Onion Chives |
| Pronunciation | AL-ee-um skeh-no-PRAY-sum |
| Aliases | Chives |
| Category | Edibles |
| Subcategory | Herb |
| Type | Open-Pollinated |
| Habit | Clumping |
| Zone | 3: -40° to -30° |
| Frost Tolerance | Frost Tolerant: 24° |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun: 8-12 hrs |
| Height | 12–18 in |
| Width | 12–18 in |
| Spacing | same as width |
Description
Beautiful flowers and foliage have a distinctive mild onion flavor. Snip at any stage, but 4-6 inches is optimal. When leaves turn yellow, pick them out and harvest to keep this at bay. The leaves are round and hollow and the blossoms are edible. Space 8-12 inches apart.
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