Chives
Allium schoenoprasum
- Layer 4 · Herbaceous
- Pest repellent
Status by region
No restrictions recorded in the lists we checked.
Checked against the European Union list (Regulation 1143/2014) · Portugal's national invasive species list (Decreto-Lei 92/2019).
Information based on the cited sources, not legal advice — always confirm your local rules.
About
Native to the temperate regions of Europe, Asia and North America, it is a bulbous herbaceous plant that forms dense clumps of cylindrical leaves. In a food forest, it integrates seamlessly into the herbaceous layer, where its strong aroma helps confuse pests and its blooms attract beneficial insects. It adapts easily to various soil types and regrows vigorously throughout the growing season after frequent cuttings.
It is harvested now — July is one of the harvest months.
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Needs
- Water: Medium
- Light: Full sun
- Size: Herbaceous plant up to 30 cm
- Mature diameter: 0.3 m
- Soils: Clay, Loam, Sandy, Limestone
- Climates: Atlantic coast, Inland / Continental, Hot, dry Mediterranean, Mountain / cold
Calendar
- January
- February
- March — Planting
- April — Harvest — Planting
- May — Harvest
- June — Harvest
- July — Harvest
- August — Harvest
- September — Harvest — Planting
- October — Harvest — Planting
- November
- December
- Harvest
- Planting
Medicinal use: It has antiseptic properties, improves digestion and helps lower blood pressure.
Where to buy
Related plants
Other species in the same layer or with the same function.
It is harvested now — July is one of the harvest months.
See which trees the chives grows well with
We have no trees recorded with this species yet. Start from the tree on your land.
No account needed.
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