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Growing Chives
Chives require at least five to eight hours of sunlight a day. Grow them on a southern or eastern
exposure to the light. If you are growing them on a windowsill, turn regularly to ensure every side
receives light. If you are unable to provide this amount of light, they also grow well under fluores-
cent lights. Hang lights 6 inches above the plants and leave lights on for 14 hours per day.
In the garden, plant chives with carrots. They are good companion plan�ngs for tomatoes and fruit
trees. Chives or garlic planted between rows of peas or le�uce control pashas and are reported to
control the incidence of aphids when planted between roses. In the kitchen, use chives in omelets,
scrambled eggs, casseroles, rice, dips, gravies, bu�er, meat, and seafood. Chives can be added to
so� cheese, salads, sandwiches, sour cream, vinegar, and bake potatoes. Chive blossoms can be
used for garnishing and are par�cularly a�rac�ve in salads. Chive stems can be used for tying up
li�le bundles of vegetables for appe�zers.
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