Chives
Onion grass
Chives produce tall, blue-green clusters with blade shaped leaves that grow straight upward. The leaves are hollow and come to a point.
Days in the Nursery
12-14 days
Harvest Cycle
5 weeks of intermittent harvesting— 6 weeks to full harvest
Yield Per Shelf
1-3 lbs/Harvest Cycle
Flavor Characteristics
Pungent, onion, fresh
Thinning technique
Unlike the other crops, Chives do not require thinning.
Harvesting technique
Harvest weekly–or more! Chives may be clear cut across to about 2 inches and the plant will regrow readily.
