Chives are one of the popular spices that you can grow at home in a pot. What to do to make you good?
Chives have been grown in Europe since the Middle Ages, and our ancestors have always attributed it to special qualities. In the countryside it was used as a herb repelled by evil and insects. Roma used it as one of the artifacts for their divination. In most cases, however, it was a herb, which the housekeeper added to soups and sauces. It was believed that its consumption would protect a person from colds, high blood pressure and digestive problems. In some cultures it was even used as an antidote!
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A herb full of vitamins
The popularity of the chives has remained until today. It is especially popular in Europe in Spain, Hungary and Bohemia, where it is the queen of spring and summer dishes. “The chives contain a lot of vitamin C and strengthen immunity. But you will find a lot of minerals – especially calcium, potassium, phosphorus and iron. Sulfur containing essential oils, especially Alliums that support digestion,” says the expert.
Spices to spreads and soups
“The chives are a very popular spice because of its taste and aroma. It tastes great in spreads, salads or bread sprinkles,” says Gurmánka, and continues: “You will appreciate her presence in various flavoring sauces – mayonnaise, dips, yoghurt or mustard watering.” Chives are also a good ingredient for typically Czech soups such as potato pancake, garlic, pea or cream cream. But if you want to draw its vitamin potential, it is best to use fresh and raw. Alternatively, add it to warm dishes just before serving. In the opposite event, its nutrients are destroyed.
Chives in a pot
To avoid having to use the dried chives, which is less nutritious, it is better to buy a herb in a pot in the shop. Its cultivation is not somehow complicated, just put it in a container that you have equipped with a substrate for growing herbs. The chives are enjoying the soil with a neutral or slightly acidic pH. He needs regular watering for his growth, but beware, not so abundant to expose it to waterlogging!
Culíková Method
If you want the herb to have thick stems, it is necessary to support its growth with regular trimming. How to do: cut the herb with a sharp knife (or clean scissors) to leave it in the length of 2 – 5 centimeters. “I do it by a” ponytail method ” – I just take more pieces of chives, turn them on to the dream and cut,” recommends one of the growers of her favorite herb. According to him, it is important that the chives grow from the center where the stem is strongest.
I flowers can be eaten
You must have noticed that purple flowers are growing on the chives. According to gourmets, it is a decorative, but also an edible delicacy. You can use raw flowers in spreads or load them into vinegar or oil. However, if you want the chives to show clumps next time, rather remove the flowers. Unnecessarily, the herbs would take energy that she can devote to further crop.
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