Allium tuberosum (Chives) - P13

Description
The Chinese chives (Allium tuberosum) is a savoury tasting vegetable plant. Its leaves can be harvested as soon as it has reached approx. 20 cm. A sunny location and well-drained, nutrient-rich soil are required for optimum growth of the Chinese chives.

Bulletpoints
* spicy flavour * the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * fragrant flowers

leaves
Suitable for consumption. The dark green leaves are linear and have a convincingly spicy flavour.

Growth
Upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Sowing
Sow outdoors from March to August.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Prefers humus-rich soil.

Planting time
Planting: Spring to summer.

Tasks
- Sowing outdoors: In the period from March to August - Harvest: In the period from June to October.

Care
It is advisable to dig irrigation trenches between the rows, as many vegetables should not be watered from above. Also: Regular weeding prevents weeds from taking over the vegetables.

Use
Bee pasture, vegetable garden, salad, Asian cuisine, soup/stew. Cuisine, soup/stew