Mr. McGregor's Farm Fresh Potted Chives
Botanical Name: Allium schoenoprasum
Common Name: Chives and rush leeks
Description: Chives are utilized for their tubular shaped leaves. They possess a milder onion flavor and are commonly found in soup, stew, dressings, herb butters, spreads, vinegar and as a garnish. The chive blossom is also edible.
Interesting Facts:
- Chives are native to North America, Asia and Europe.
- Chives were planted along garden borders to help ward off pests such as Japanese Beetles.
- Chive blossoms attract bees to help pollinate the rest of the garden.
The following table provides the nutritional values for 1 tablespoon (3 grams) of raw chopped chives as per the USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 22, (2009):
| Calories | 1 |
|---|---|
| Protein | .10 g |
| Carbohydrates | .13 g |
| Fiber | .1 g |
| Potassium | 9 mg |
| Calcium | 3 mg |
| Phosphorus | 2 mg |
| Vitamin C | 1.7 mg |
| Magnesium | 1 mg |
| Choline | .2 mg |
