Johnsons Chives Fine Leaf Seeds, Decorative plants with a mild versatile, onion flavour. Allow a few plants to flower and use the decorative heads as a garnish.

For indoor sowing When March to May, or all year round for pots indoors. Where In pots of moist compost. How Sow thinly, cover lightly with compost. Cover with clear glass, polythene or propagator lid. Keep at 15-20°C. and keep moist. Seedlings appear 14-28 days. Care Remove cover when seedlings appear. Thin plants if necessary. To grow outdoors, gradually acclimatise plants to outside conditions from late May onwards (avoid frosts), plant out 20cm apart. To grow indoors, transplant to 15cm pots of compost, place in a light airy location. Harvest Outdoor crops from June, indoor crops all year round. For outdoor sowing When March to May. Where In the growing position. How Sow thinly, cover lightly with fine soil. Firm gently and keep moist. Care Thin seedlings to 15cm apart. Harvest Cut the leaves as required.

Attractive, long lasting plants, can be grown in pots or even a flower border. Mild onion flavour is delicious in salads, sauces and any egg dishes.

Sow time: Jan-Dec
Flowering/Harvesting time: Jan-Dec