Category: Vegetables

Do Garlic Chives Deter Slugs?

Garlic, Lawn Chamomile, chives. Some plants repel most slugs and snails and these may have a deterrent effect when planted alongside or used to make an extract. Many gardeners swear by garlic as a natural pest control. Some say chives are effective it the leaves are tied around vulnerable plants; sounds fiddly. Will garlic repel […]

How Do You Control Garlic Chives?

The care of garlic chives is pretty straightforward. Water as needed; although the plants are drought-tolerant, they do enjoy moist soil. Other care of garlic chives instructs fertilizing them at the start of the growing season with a slow-release fertilizer. Will garlic chives spread? I sometimes wonder why garlic chives (Allium tuberosum) are not as […]

Can Snails Have Chives?

Snails eat herbs But some snails do love basil and seem to eat it faster than it can grow. Other snails occasionally eat chives, coriander, dill, fennel, lemon verbena, marjoram, and parsley. What herbs are good for snails? Most herbs aren’t afraid of snails.Herbs that slugs like to eat basil. lemon verbena. parsley (young plants) […]

Do Chives Repel Aphids?

Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) Chives will repel aphids and Japanese beetles. 2 Be sure to harvest your chives, because it will spread quickly if you allow it to go to seed. Even the beautiful flowers are edible. What scents do aphids hate? Aphids especially hate the strong scent of marigolds and catnip, so they make great […]

How Do You Rehydrate Dried Chives?

To use, simply rehydrate using two parts water to two parts chives. It’s that easy! Should I rehydrate dried chives? Since dried herbs are essentially just herbs with the water removed, rehydrating them will give them a little more mass. So, if you are planning on adding the herbs to a dish after it has […]

What Do Dry Chives Taste Like?

What Do Chives Taste Like? Chives have an onion-y taste, but they’re much milder than regular red or yellow onions. They taste very similar to leeks. What do dried chives taste like? Chives taste similar to raw onions, although much more mild. When eaten in their raw form (which is missed common) the onion-like flavor […]

Do Dried Chives Have Flavor?

What do Dried Chives Taste Like. Brings the essence of mellow onion to a dish, both in flavor and aroma. Do dried chives retain flavor? Properly stored, dried chives will generally stay at best quality for about 2 to 3 years. To maximize the shelf life of dried chives purchased in bulk, and to better […]

How Do You Dry Green Onions For Chives?

How to Dehydrate Green Onions Cut off root ends. Wash and strip. Chop into small, uniform pieces. Separate white rings (optional). Dry on dehydrator trays for 6-8 hrs at 95F. Cool and Test. Condition. Store. How long do I dehydrate green onions? Green onions or scallions dehydrate quickly and easily. I prefer using my dehydrator […]

Do You Use The Bulb On Chives?

The entire plant is edible, from bulb to flower. We love its delicate flavor: green, lightly sharp, with just the right amount of onion. You can buy chives year-round, but their flavor (and aroma) is much more pungent when they’re freshly cut in season. Should you cut the flower heads off chives? To keep chives […]

Are Kidney Beans In Chilli Sauce Vegan?

A serving contains Typical Values Suitable for: This product is suitable for Vegetarians and This product is suitable for Vegans. Are Tesco kidney beans in chilli sauce vegan? Great for a quick chilli, however, it’s says suitable for vegetarians. Can kidney beans in chilli sauce? INGREDIENTS: Red kidney beans (53%), tomato purée, water, sugar, chilli […]

Are Red Kidney Beans Sweet?

Kidney beans are a powerhouse of versatility and deliciousness. They perfect traditional standbys like beans and rice and can elevate your chili to blue ribbon status. Dark red kidney beans are known for their slightly sweet taste and firmer texture that holds up to whatever you have cooking. What does red kidney bean taste like? […]