"This is a very easy-to-grow herb that had a germination of about 95% this year. I'm looking forward to having a nice clump every year.
It is perfect when I don't have any fresh garlic or onion on hand for raw fried potatoes. It's also faster to snip than to clean and chop onion and garlic. Flowers are great in salads when you want a hint of flavor."
Would recommend: Yes
Type of gardening:
Large Garden
Gardening skill:
Very skilled
State of residence:
MN
Types of plants:
Vegetables
Gardening experience:
10+ years
"I PLANTED CHIVES IN 2 GALLON POTS, 5 GALLON BUCKETS, AND IN SANDY SOILS. ALL WERE ALLOWED TO REACH THEIR MATURITY, (FLOWER STAGE) BEFORE CUTTING BACK ON ANY BUNCHES. YOU CAN'T HARM THEM IF YOU TRIED. THEY LOVE THE FLORIDA WEATHER. WATERING CAN BE 'HIT OR MISS' AND THE SPROUTING NEVER STOPS. THE KIDS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD KNOCK ON MY DOOR TO ASK IF THEY CAN PICK A FEW LEAVES TO CHEW ON, THEN I 'CUT & BAG' SOME MORE FOR MY OWN RELATIVES. PULLED OR CUT APART, THE ROOT SYSTEM WILL NOT STOP AND YOU CAN HAVE AS MANY MINI-POTTED 'PRESENTS' AS YOU WANT TO GIVE AWAY FOR THE HOLIDAYS. GREAT KID STARTER. DID I FORGET TO MENTION? YUM YUM ON ANY SALAD OR DULL DISH....."
Would recommend: Yes
Type of gardening:
Large Garden
Gardening skill:
Moderately skilled
State of residence:
FL
Types of plants:
Vegetables
Gardening experience:
10+ years
"Although they taste wonderful, consider this herb also for the flowers. Late in summer pale green shoots rise and you get a cluster of beautiful white flowers. Against a dark green background they look like stars. I get tons of compliments from neighbors who can't believe garlic looks so good! I have some in the back for eating, and some in the front yard for looking. :)"
Would recommend: Yes
Type of gardening:
Small Garden
Gardening skill:
Moderately skilled
State of residence:
VA
Types of plants:
Herbs
Gardening experience:
10+ years
"I have just started harvesting the chives. I wanted to wait until I thought the plants could handle mild harvesting. The taste was very surprising. Very strong garlic and chive flavor, but without any onion like burn. I really love this plant. I have not had a chance to try the flowers yet. They are great cooked or raw."
Would recommend: Yes
Type of gardening:
Small Garden
Gardening skill:
Moderately skilled
State of residence:
TX
Types of plants:
Herbs
Gardening experience:
5-10 years
