Chives, seedlings, Zhytomyr region.

Schnitt onion (also known as scallions, chives or skoroda) is a high-yielding early variety. This perennial herbaceous plant is frost-resistant and winters well in open ground. The root system is well developed. The leaves are dark green, thin, tubular in shape, 15–20 cm long. The bulb is ovoid, oblong, not used for commercial purposes. Only the leaves provide value. Due to its pleasant aroma, delicate taste and useful properties (especially rich in ascorbic acid, carotene, essentialoils, various mineral substances), Schnitt onions are widely used in cooking for the preparation of various dishes (salads, omelets, soups, sauces). Moreover, because of the beautiful pink and lilac flowers, the plant is used for decorative purposes: on park or garden beds, lawns, country paths. Медонос.