Easy to grow with a subtle mild onion flavour. These long, thin chives are excellent in many meals and are great raw or cooked. It produces lavender coloured flower heads that are a real chef’s treasure. When to Plant Zone 1: September - April Zone 2: September - May Zone 3: Any Zone 4: Any For zone map CLICK HERE Soil Work a fertile, friable soil, mixed through with compost and organic matter. Herbs are hardy perennials that will survive in most soil types. Soil pH Level 6.5-8.0 Position Full sun preferable, but part shade manageable. How to Plant Sow directly, they also transplant well so purchasing as a seedling and then transplanting to your patch works well too. Spacing 50cm. Depth 0.