Everwilde Farms - 500 Organic Chives Herb Seeds - Gold Vault Jumbo Bulk Seed Packet

The foliage has a mild onion flavor that can flavor a wide variety of food! The onion-like leaves are hollow and grow back quickly after being cut for a tasty garnish. Round globes of pink flowers are very showy and will beautify your herb garden as well! Chives, the oldest species of edible onion known, has been used in China since about 3000 B.C. The botanical name actually comes from the Greek meaning, "reed-like leek". Chives are now grown all over the world; historical legend states that Marco Polo discovered this herb in China and brought it back to his native land. Medieval gardeners often planted chives around the borders for both decoration and to ward off harmful insects. Traditional medicinal uses, though not as common, included treatment for high cholesterol and poor digestion. Along with parsley, tarragon, and chervil, chives is included in the famous blend of herbs known as "Fines herbes." The onion-like flavor of chives makes them a traditional addition to dishes with cheese, eggs, fish, or potatoes; the flowers make a delicate herbal vinegar, in addition to being a colorful addition to salads.