[header] How to harvest chives [title] Select the right part of the plant. [step] Look for the long, green, hollow leaves. These are round in shape.
[header] How to harvest chives [title] Select the right part of the plant. [step] Look for the long, green, hollow leaves. These are round in shape.
Knock several off the tree so that the stem stays intact. The more chives you seede, the more nuts you'll need. Beware though, they are split in half; the other half has dropped seeds into the soil. Wait for a spring harvest, which will be the best time to harvest a chive plant. Chives have a thick, woody stem, with the leaves split vertically. It's not the healthiest plant for consumption by pollinators, but it is generally best for consumption by most people. These are the parts of the plant that you want to use in your recipes. [substeps] The chive flowers are also edible but do not have the same flavor as a chive stalk.