Companion planting Chive grown near the roots of apple trees helps prevent apple scab. It also helps prevent black spot in roses. Carrots grow larger than normal when planted with chive. Harvesting Use your fingers to harvest leaves, snapping them off at the base. Cutting with scissors will leave a stem segment that will turn brown.
Freeze leaves in ice cube trays or freezer bags.
Chives lose their flavor and color when dried. Herbal uses Culinary, decorative, and medicinal. Fresh leaves are excellent for making herbal butters and vinegars. They also may be used in salads, soups, and soft cheese and on grilled meats. Chives are one of the fines herbes and can be chopped and mixed together with chervil, parsley, and tarragon to make a savory yet mild blend of herbs to flavor cooked chicken and fish, salads, steamed vegetables, soups, and omelettes.