Organic spring onion

3,50 €

Minimum order of 1 kg

Organic Chives, from Tacoronte, fresh and nutritious.

Summary of Organic Chives

Product Details

Chives have numerous properties, among which the following stand out:

It is alkalizing, balancing the PH of the blood.
Cleanses and tones the skin.
Dissolves and eliminates uric acid.
It is diureticDue to its presence in fiber, it is a laxative.
Indicated to fluidize circulation and reduce blood pressure.

Season calendar

The chive season in the Canary Islands runs from October to May. The highest production season is from November to March. Chives are a vegetable that can be grown all year round in the Canary Islands, but the optimal growing season is from October to May.

Spring onion season calendar in the Canary Islands:

October: Chives begin to appear in the Canarian markets.
November: Chive season is in full swing.
December: Chives are still available in the Canary Islands markets, but the quality may not be as good as in previous months.
January: The chive season begins to wind down.
February: Chives are still available in Canarian markets, but they are less common than in other months.
March: The chive season comes to an end.

If you are looking for the best chives, it is best to buy them during the optimal growing season, which runs from October to May. During these months, the chives are fresher, tastier and cheaper.

Selection tips

Here are some tips for choosing a good chive:

The chive leaves should be green and fresh.
The onion should be firm, but not too hard.
If the onion is too soft, it is not ripe.
If you follow these tips, you will be able to choose a fresh and tasty chive.

Conservation

Wash and dry the chives. Wrap them in paper towel and place in a Ziploc bag, removing the air from the bag, and sealing it. Store in the refrigerator.