Nira Chives

Nira chives have wide, flat leaves that are easy to harvest. The leaves have a mild garlic flavor that goes well anywhere you like garlic—eggs, cream cheese, salsa, in stir-fry dishes, and on salads.

Sun Exposure

• full sun (six to eight hours) to partial shade

Soil pH

• 6.0 to 7.0

Hardiness Zones

• 4 to 9

Spacing

• thin to 2 to 8 inches apart
• space rows 18 inches

Moisture

• 1 inch per week or less

Notes

• prefers well-drained soil rich in organic matter

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