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.