Johnsons Chives Seeds

Johnsons Chives Seeds can be grown in pots or even in the flower border.

The mild onion flavour is ideal in salads or added to dairy sauces and in all types of egg dishes. Also makes a great garnish.

Low in fat, herbs can be used fresh or dried and are easy to grow whether you live in the city or in the country. All you need is a windowsill and a pot to create your very own herb garden for environmentally friendly, sustainable living.

Details

• Pack Contents: Approximately 750 seeds

For outdoors sowing

• When to sow: March to May
• Where to sow: In the growing position
• How to sow: Sow thinly and cover with fine soil. Firm gently and keep moist
• Care: Thin seedlings to 15cm apart
• When to harvest: Cut the leaves as required once the plants are established

For indoors sowing

• When to sow: March to May, or all year round for pots indoors
• Where to sow: In pots or trays of moist compost
• How to sow: Sow thinly and cover lightly with compost. Cover with clear glass, polythene or propagator lid
• Care: Remove cover when seedlings appear. Thin plants to further pots or trays if necessary. To grow outdoors, stand outside for a few days late May and plant out 20cm apart. To grow indoors, transplant to 15cm pots of compost and place in a light airy location
• When to harvest: Outdoor crops from June, indoor crops all year round. Pick leaves as required