Common Chives Herb Seeds For Planting (Allium schoenoprasum)
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basic information
Common chives (Allium schoenoprasum) are perennial herbs with slender, hollow green leaves and a mild onion flavor. In the kitchen, their fresh leaves are snipped and used as a garnish for soups, salads, and baked potatoes, adding a subtle, savory note. They also enhance dips, spreads, and omelets, often mixed into cream cheese or butter for added flavor. The edible purple flowers can be used to decorate dishes or infuse vinegars with a delicate taste.
Seed Count
400 SEEDS
Open Pollinated
YES
Pollinator Friendly
NO
Heirloom
YES
Untreated
YES
Non-GMO
YES
How To Grow
GROWER TIP: Chives are best established direct in the garden when temperatures are at least 65F. If starting indoors, we highly recommend using CowPots to prevent root shock. Chives can reseed, but are best controlled by removing all their flower heads before they have a chance to go to seed.
SEED PREP
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SOWING DEPTH
Sow 1/4" under
LIGHT PREFERENCE
Full sunlight
SOIL CONDITIONS
Prefers a rich & fertile soil
MOISTURE NEEDS
Water seeds & plants daily
GERMINATION
Sprouts in 7 to 21 days
PLANT HEIGHT
Grows up to 18" tall
PLANT WIDTH
Spreads 12" wide
PLANT SPACING
Space 6 to 9 inches apart
REPELS INSECTS
No
HERB USES
Culinary & medicinal
SEASON
Perennial herb
SCIENTIFIC NAME
Allium schoenoprasum
DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Can be slow to germinate.
PLANT SETTING
Grow in pots to save space
