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CHIVES (Allium fistulosum)

The chive is a condimentary perennial plant  from the liliacea family like the garlic

chive

ROTATION

It is grown in the leaf vegetable bed.

CULTIVATION

Seeds are sown in place in March and April during a waning crescent moon.
 Can also be planted after clump division in spring or autumn.

NEIGHBOURING PLANTS

Associates with carrots but avoid planting near peas and beans.

DISEASES AND PARASITES

I don't know of any.

ADVICE

Use chives in the borders and grow as a perennial.
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