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Snowcap Chives (Allium schoenoprasum)

Gardening Guide: Chill Chives Guide

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Snowcap Chives (Allium schoenoprasum)

In this Plant Profile, get specific details, including the characteristics and best uses of Snowcap chives, one of six Plant Profiles featured in our Chives Collection.

By Norann Oleson

Snowcap Chives

Snowcap Chives

Snowcap chives are a semi-dwarf variety that produces white spherical blooms and gray-green foliage, both of which are edible. This compact plant holds up well under heat and humidity and is drought-tolerant once it’s established. If you don’t want it to reseed, be sure to deadhead the flowers before they go to seed; better yet, use them in a salad or a flower arrangement.

Sun Exposure

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

Soil pH

  • 6.0 to 7.0

Hardiness Zones

  • 4 to 8

Spacing

  • thin to 24 inches apart
  • space rows 36 inches

Moisture

  • 1 inch per week or less

Notes

  • prefers well-drained soil
  • no serious insect or disease problems
  • root rot may occur in poorly-drained soil

Do you grow Snowcap chives? If so, please tell us your top tips for ensuring a delicious harvest.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • Curator’s Corner
  • Introduction
  • Feature Articles

  • Types of Chives
  • Growing Chives from Seeds or Starts
  • Where to Grow Chives
  • Planting Chives in the Ground
  • Growing Chives in Containers
  • Nurturing your Chive Plants
  • Harvesting your Chives
  • Preserving Your Chives
  • Dealing with Chives Diseases
  • Dealing with Chives Pests
  • Essential Tools and Equipment for Growing and Enjoying Chives
  • Plant Profiles

  • Nira Chives (Allium tuberosum)
  • Garlic Chives (Allium tuberosum)
  • Staro Chives (Allium schoenoprasum)
  • Snowcap Chives (Allium schoenoprasum)
  • Forescate Chives (Allium schoenoprasum)
  • Garlic Geisha Chives (Allium tuberosum)
  • Recipes

  • Parmesan Chive Drop Biscuits
  • Mashed Potatoes with Sour Cream and Chives
  • Fresh Chive Pesto
  • Chive Butter
  • Cheese & Chive Frittata
  • Additional Articles

  • Nutrition Facts about Chives
  • Health Benefits and Home Remedies of Chives
  • Resources about Chives
  • Chives Glossary
  • Related Articles

  • Transplanting Chives: Tips for a Successful Transfer
  • 10 Tips for Growing Chives (and 5 Reasons You Want To)

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