Should my chives be "dead-headed" now they are flowering?

I'm trying cavolo nero this year, any tips appreciated, like does
it need bird protection?
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On Sun, 09 May 2004 17:06:08 +0100, The Reids
wrote:

Should my chives be "dead-headed" now they are flowering?

I leave them on - they look great and they'll ensure you have a plot
full of chives anywhere near to where they're growing next year. And
probably this year as well - they tend to come 2 or 3 times.

Iirc you can eat the flowers as well?

Ian
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Following up to Ian/Cath Ford

Iirc you can eat the flowers as well?

yes, you can, they liven up a salad!
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