{"product_id":"semences-ciboulette","title":"Akène Seeds - Chives","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#shopify-section-template--15422973542651__1637951897fd6781f7\"\u003eTo successfully sow your seeds,\u003cbr\u003esee the growing notes at the bottom of the page!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Calibri,Arial; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal;\"\u003eChives (\u003cem\u003eAllium schoenoprasum\u003c\/em\u003e) are a well-known perennial herb valued for their many culinary uses, but they are also an excellent ornamental addition to gardens. They form dense clumps of graceful, fine green stems and produce charming purple or pink pompom flowers in spring. These flowers are particularly attractive to pollinators such as bees and butterflies, contributing to biodiversity in vegetable or ornamental gardens. Chives are often used as a border plant to create natural divisions in gardens. They prefer rich, well-drained soil and thrive in full sun, although 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\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Calibri,Arial; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/akene.ca\/blogs\/publications\/l-index-de-sociabilite-des-plantes-un-outil-essentiel-pour-concevoir-des-amenagements-naturels-durables\" title=\"Index de sociabilité des plantes\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSociability Index\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e : 2\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-843cefeb-7fff-601c-d3c9-dc9beba53eed\"\u003e→\u003c\/b\u003e Indicates the plant's behavior in space and its interactions with other plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedicinal and culinary uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChives are widely used in cooking for their stems, which are finely chopped and added to dishes as a condiment or garnish. They offer a mild, onion-like flavor, perfect for enhancing salads, soups, or omelets. Their flowers, also edible, are used to add color and a slightly pungent flavor to dishes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNutritionally, chives are rich in vitamins A and C, as well as minerals such as iron and calcium, making this plant a healthy addition to any diet. Chives possess beneficial medicinal properties, particularly for stimulating digestion and improving circulation. They are also recognized for their antiseptic and diuretic virtues.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEcological roles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChives play an important role in enhancing biodiversity in gardens. Their nectar-rich flowers attract a variety of pollinators, such as bees and butterflies, which are essential for the health of many ecosystems. As an easy-to-grow plant, chives can also serve as a habitat for small beneficial insects, thus contributing to the ecological balance of your garden. They are particularly valuable in vegetable gardens, where they promote the pollination of surrounding vegetables and can even repel some harmful insects thanks to their slightly sulfurous scent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAkène cannot assume any responsibility for the use of plants for therapeutic purposes. Always consult a professional before using a medicinal or edible plant.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Akène, culture forestière","offers":[{"title":"Envelope","offer_id":49896194081014,"sku":"sku-45130726473979","price":4.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5G","offer_id":49896194113782,"sku":"sku-47545692061947","price":16.4,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"10g","offer_id":49896194146550,"sku":"sku-47545692094715","price":26.3,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"25g","offer_id":49896194179318,"sku":"sku-47545692127483","price":52.55,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"50g","offer_id":49896194212086,"sku":"sku-47545692160251","price":84.1,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0752\/0354\/3286\/files\/ciboulette-allium-schoenoprasum-2.jpg?v=1769564821","url":"https:\/\/jardinierquebec.com\/en\/products\/semences-ciboulette","provider":"Jardinier Québec","version":"1.0","type":"link"}