Chives are part of the Amazing Allium family that includes onions, shallots, leeks, and garlic. These pungent old world plants have been part of the human diet since antiquity. Chives are less pungent than onions and garlic, and they will not linger in one's breath.
Chives are good in the treatment of Arthritis.
They can be used dried, fresh, raw or cooked. Plant chives or garlic chives in early spring. Partial shade is ok, but full sun is great Seeds germinate slowly. It is faster and more reliable to plant out clumps. They make beautiful pompom flowers which should be harvested if you do not want A LOT of chives hanging around.