EASY WAYS TO USE (AND EAT!) CHIVE FLOWERS

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Though chive blossoms look like single flower heads, you can see in this picture (of a maturing flower head) that they are actually tight clusters of many tiny flowers (called florets).

How to prep chive flowers

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Make sure the chive flowers are organically grown (like all herbs you eat).

01. You want them to be free of pesticides and other contaminants. Learn more

Wash your chive flowers before using.

02. Simply dunk the flowers in a bowl of clean water, swish them around, then pat dry. This should remove any debris and teeny tiny bugs that take up residence between the florets. Learn more

Use chive flowers whole or separate them into florets.

03. If you want dainty wisps to sprinkle over your food, gently pull the florets away from the center of the flower head with your fingers. Learn more

Store any unused chive flowers in the refrigerator.

04. It’s best to store them whole, and I find it easiest to seal them inside a plastic bag or lidded container. They should keep for up to one week in the fridge. Learn more

If you don’t grow chives at home, you can usually find chive blossoms in specialty grocers and farmers’ markets in May and June. They’re hard to find after that as their season is short, so be sure to grab them if you see them. Learn more