Chives
Allium schoenoprasum
 
Perennial to 30cm
Edible culinary herb
Delicately flavoured member of the onion family
Ideal for pots
Very easy to grow
Use fresh or dried
Non-GMO, organic seeds
 
This delicately flavoured member ofthe onion family is delicious in salads, pasta dishes, with fish, eggs and cheese dishes. Very easy to grow and ideal for pots.
 
Health Benefits
Although chives are often used in small quantities as a garnish, the promising health benefits of these alliums suggest adding them into your diet more often. Here are just a few of the many health benefits of chives. Several studies have been produced which suggest that alliums, including chives, could help prevent or fight against cancer. Certain compounds found in chives, including sulfur, can deter cancerous cells from growing or spreading throughout the body. Chives are packed with Vitamin K, a critical component in bone density. Chives contain both choline and folate. Individually, each of these components is linked to improving memory functions.
 
Nutritional Information
Because chives are so often used as a garnish, rather than eaten in large amounts, nutrients per serving are calculated based on one tablespoon of chives. That single tablespoon still contains: 
 
3% Daily Value Vitamin A
3% Daily Value Vitamin C
 
Other nutrients, including choline and folate, are present in smaller amounts. However, if you use chives in place of green onions in recipes, you'll see the benefit of these other nutritional compounds. 
 
Nutrients per Serving
1 Tablespoon of fresh chives contains: 
Calories: 1
Fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 0 mg
Carbohydrates: 0 g
Protein: 0 g