Jim Thomas wrote:
"Jim Carlock" wrote in message ...

Any advice on how to get chives started ?


I just bought a plant, stuck it in a pot, and watered it. Here in So
California, they become perennials if you keep them close to the house
in winter (in case a freeze comes).

Perennial even if it does freeze. Mine do fine in pots down to 12F. I
think they can go much lower in the ground. As to get them started from
seeds, put the seeds in dirt. Chives are about the easiest thing there
is. They like it a little on the damp side and richer soil is better but
it's hard to not make them grow.

Try making chive vinegar. Fill a bottle with chive flowers and cover
with a good white vinegar. After a few days the vinegar will be a pretty
lavender color and have a delicate chive taste.

Lorenzo L. Love
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