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Nelly Chives - Organic

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$2.95
Item: 4513-A
$6.35
Item: 4513-B
$11.75
Item: 4513-C
$16.95
Item: 4513-D
Allium schoenoprasum
(80 days) Open pollinated.

Perennial to Zone 3. Hollow grasslike 1–2' leaves have subtle onion flavor, providing a fine treat in very early spring. Nelly’s dark blue-green leaves are medium-fine, long and slender. Lilac-colored flowers bloom in June and July, can be eaten or enjoyed in arrangements fresh or dried.  

For best production, grow in well-drained soil and divide clumps every few years. Nearly indestructible even with neglect in extreme conditions. Can be brought inside for the winter. ~900 seeds/g.

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Quick Details
Hybrid Status
open pollinated
Days to Maturity
80 days
Lifecycle
perennial
Color
green
Bloom Color
lilac
Hardy to Zone
3
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Compare with other Chives
Variety Product Type Hybrid Status Days to Maturity Lifecycle Color Bloom Color Hardy to Zone
Nelly Chives
Organic 		seeds open pollinated 80 days perennial green lilac 3
Garlic Chives seeds open pollinated perennial green white 4
Chives
Organic 		bare-root plants perennial purple 3
Additional Information

Herbs

See Herb Chart for uses and cultural information.

About medicinal herbs: Archeological evidence dates the medicinal use of herbs back 60,000 years to the Neanderthals. 85% of the world’s population employ herbs as medicines, and 40% of pharmaceuticals in the U.S. contain plant-derived materials. Fewer than 10% of higher plant species have been investigated for their medicinal components. Interest in traditional herbal remedies continues to grow.

Statements about medicinal use of plants have not been evaluated by the FDA, and should not be used for the diagnosis, treatment, cure or prevention of any ailment. Before using or ingesting any medicinal plant, consult a healthcare practitioner familiar with botanical medicine.

Takinagawa Burdock and Resina Calendula, as well as oats, mammoth red clover and alfalfa in the Farm Seed section, also have medicinal uses. Medicinal herbs such as black cohosh, licorice, and many more are available as plants, and shipped in the spring with orders from our perennial plants warehouse.

Culture: Some herbs are customarily grown from divisions because they cannot come true from seed, such as scented thymes and flavored mints. Some require fall sowing of fresh seed, such as sweet cicely and angelica.

Using herbs: Drying herbs at home is not difficult. Whole leaves retain their flavor at least a year. To substitute fresh herbs for dried in cooking, use triple the dried quantity called for in a recipe.

Germination Testing

For the latest results of our germination tests, please see the germination page.

Our Seeds are Non-GMO

Non GMO

All of our seeds are non-GMO, and free of neonicotinoids and fungicides. Fedco is one of the original companies to sign the Safe Seed Pledge.

Shipping

From early May through mid-December, items shipping from our garden seeds warehouse ship twice a week, usually Tuesday and Thursday. For quickest turnaround time order online by noon Monday or Wednesday.