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Growing on the High Plains: Chives

High Plains Public Radio | By Skip Mancini
Published April 2, 2020 at 10:42 AM CDT
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Today on Growing on the High Plains, we'll discuss one of the early alerts of an impending Spring: chives. Not only are they quite lovely, they're also a delightlful addition to dishes from your home kitchen. As lightweight, low-sulfur onions, chives can add a fresh, savory kick to everything from salads to omelets—and obviously the beloved bakead potato.

Thankfully, chives make for an easy neighbor in your High Plains garden. Follow these tips and you can count on a full season of this spritely allium. Plus, with a purple puff that pops around May, they're pretty easy on the eyes, too.

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Skip Mancini
Years ago Skip Mancini left the rocky coast of Northern California to return to her roots in the heartland. Her San Francisco friends, concerned over her decision to live in a desolate flatland best known for a Hollywood tornado, were afraid she would wither and die on the vine. With pioneer spirit, Skip planted a garden. She began to learn about growing not only flowers and vegetables, but hearts and minds. If you agree that the prairie is a special place, we think you'll enjoy her weekly sojourns into Growing on the High Plains.
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