{"product_id":"semences-ciboulette-b2b","title":"POS : Wild Chives","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #2b00ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"#shopify-section-template--15422973542651__1637951897fd6781f7\"\u003eFor successful seedlings,\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #2b00ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"#shopify-section-template--15422973542651__1637951897fd6781f7\"\u003e see the growing notes at the bottom of the page!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; font-style: normal;\"\u003eWild chives (\u003cem\u003eAllium schoenoprasum\u003c\/em\u003e) are a well-known perennial plant prized for their many culinary uses, but they also make an excellent ornamental addition to gardens. Wild chives form dense clumps of graceful green stems and, in spring, produce charming purple or pink pom-pom-like flowers. These flowers are particularly attractive to pollinators such as bees and butterflies, contributing to biodiversity in both vegetable and ornamental gardens. Chives are often used as natural borders to create divisions in garden layouts. They prefer rich, well-drained soils and thrive in full sun, though they also tolerate partial shade. They can also be easily grown in pots, making them ideal for balconies and small spaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Calibri,Arial; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\" data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/akene.ca\/en\/blogs\/publications-in-english\/i-the-sociability-index-of-plants-an-essential-tool-for-designing-sustainable-natural-landscapes\" title=\"Sociability index of plants\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSociability index\u003c\/a\u003e: 2\u003c\/strong\u003e → Indicates the plant’s behaviour in space and its interactions with other plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedicinal and Culinary Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWild chives are widely used in cooking, with their stems finely chopped and added as a condiment or garnish. They offer a mild, onion-like flavour, perfect for enhancing salads, soups, or omelettes. The edible flowers are also used to add a pop of colour and a slight, tangy taste to dishes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNutritionally, wild chives are rich in vitamins A and C, as well as minerals like iron and calcium, making them a healthy addition to any diet. Chives also possess medicinal benefits, including aiding digestion and improving circulation. They are known for their antiseptic and diuretic properties as well.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEcological Roles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWild chives play an important role in enhancing biodiversity in gardens. Their nectar-rich flowers attract various pollinators, such as bees and butterflies, which are essential to the health of many ecosystems. As an easy-to-grow plant, chives can also provide habitats for beneficial small insects, contributing to the ecological balance of your garden. They are particularly valuable in vegetable gardens, where they help pollinate nearby crops and may even repel certain pests with their slightly sulfurous scent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAkène cannot assume any responsibility for the use of plants for therapeutic purposes. Always seek advice from a professional before using a medicinal or edible plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Akène, semences indigènes","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":47781426528507,"sku":null,"price":4.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/9291\/4683\/files\/ciboulette-allium-schoenoprasum-2.jpg?v=1704517810","url":"https:\/\/akene.ca\/en\/products\/seeds-wild-chives-allium-schoenoprasum-1","provider":"Akène, semences indigènes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}