{"product_id":"chives","title":"Chives","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAn Easy Edible Herb with Pretty Pom-Pom Flowers\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eChives (\u003cem\u003eAllium schoenoprasum\u003c\/em\u003e) are one of the most rewarding herbs you can grow, a hardy perennial that returns every spring with a flush of slender, oniony leaves perfect for the kitchen, followed by cheerful lavender-pink pom-pom flowers that are both edible and adored by bees. Easy, tidy, and ornamental enough for the flower border, chives earn their place in any sunny Edina, Maple Grove, or Woodbury garden. Deer and rabbits leave them alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eAllium schoenoprasum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–12 in tall and wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZone 3–9 (fully hardy across Minnesota)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to light shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLate spring to early summer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLavender-pink (edible)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAverage, well-drained; adaptable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLandscape Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrow chives in herb and vegetable gardens, sunny borders, and containers near the kitchen door. Both the leaves and flowers are edible, and the blooms double as a pollinator-friendly ornamental. Snip leaves all season for cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring or early fall. Chives establish quickly and can be harvested lightly the first year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and just as deep. Set the crown level with the soil, backfill, water in well, and mulch lightly. Divide clumps every few years to keep them vigorous.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply 1–2 times per week to establish the roots.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter Year One:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water during dry spells. Chives are fairly drought tolerant once established.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrip Irrigation:\u003c\/strong\u003e A drip line provides steady moisture for the freshest leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the flowers edible?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, both the leaves and the lavender flowers are edible and make a pretty, oniony garnish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I harvest chives?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSnip leaves with scissors near the base any time during the season; they regrow quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it hardy in Minnesota?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it's a Zone 3 perennial, fully hardy statewide, returning every spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it deer resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, the onion scent keeps deer and rabbits away.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePair chives with other culinary herbs and our ornamental alliums for a productive, pollinator-friendly kitchen garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#1 Gallon","offer_id":54315393351985,"sku":null,"price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/chives.jpg?v=1779864871","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/chives","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}