Chives - De Carentan 2

Chives 'De Carentan 2'

Latin name: Allium porrum L.

Chives 'De Carentan 2' is a traditional and cold-hardy variety that develops strong, thick stems with a mild and sweet onion flavour. It is perfect for soups, stews, woks and as an oven-baked vegetable. Thanks to its winter hardiness, it can be harvested well into the season.

Cultivation information:

• Packaging: 1 g seeds
• Sowing time: February–April (pre-cultivation) or April–June (direct sowing)
• Planting out: May–July
• Harvest time: September–March
• Sowing depth: 1 cm
• Row spacing: 30–40 cm
• Plant distance: 10–15 cm
• Height: 40–60 cm
• Location: Sunny
• Soil type: Nutritious, well-drained and moisture-retaining soil
• Watering: Regular, keep the soil moist for best growth

Cultivation tips:

• Cupping soil around the stem produces longer, whiter shoots.
• Tolerates cold and can be harvested even during winter.

Use: Perfect in soups, stews, wok and as an oven-baked vegetable.

'De Carentan 2' is a robust and easy-to-grow variety that provides a long harvest period. For best results, harvest as needed and store cool for longer storage.