Freshly harvested chives can be stored for later use in the freezer in plastic bags. Clumps should be divided every three years and leaves pruned back after flowering to promote new growth. Chives are plagued by few diseases or insect pests. They make excellent companion plants to carrots and are said to improve their flavor. Besides sprinkling them on your baked potatoes, chives can be used in soups and egg dishes.
Garlic chives are especially good in oriental cuisine.
Their flower heads make a festive and tasty addition to salads. Chives taste best raw, so if your recipe calls for cooking them, add them at the last moment. Also try blending them with butter or cream cheese for a delicious spread. Garlic chives have white flowers, and in addition to their culinary value make an excellent edging or ornamental plant. Dijon mustard 3 Tbl.