Keep Calm and Chive On

Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) are native to the cool, temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America, making them unique as the only species of the onion family native to both the Old and New Worlds. Cultivated since the Middle Ages—and used in ancient China dating back thousands of years—they are incredibly easy to grow. They thrive in full sun and well-drained, fertile soil, though they are resilient enough to handle partial shade and neglect. As a hardy perennial, chives grow in dense clumps of hollow, grass-like leaves and return year after year, producing edible, pale purple blossoms in late spring. They are frequently used by gardeners for companion planting, as their mild sulfur compounds act as a natural deterrent against common garden pests like aphids. Cheers