Chive Seeds:

Seed Type:   Heirloom Seed, Open Pollinated Seed

Also Known As:  Onion Chives, Common Chives

Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) are a flavorful and ornamental herb prized for their mild onion taste and charming purple pom-pom blooms. These easy-to-grow plants are perfect for culinary gardens, borders, and containers, offering continuous harvests of fresh, green stems as well as edible flowers that attract pollinators.

Life Cycle:  Perennial

Planting Season:  Spring

Growth Habit: Clumping

Flavor Profile

Mild; Onion-like; Fresh; Clean

Plant Characteristics

Attracts Bees, Attracts Pollinators, Easy to Grow & Maintain, Edible Flowers, Cold Hardy, Compact Growth

Use

Culinary, Garnish, Containers, Edible Landscaping

Growing Conditions

Cold Tolerant, Indoor, Outdoor, Moist Soil, Full Sun to Partial Sun

Harvest Advantages

Fresh Cut, Continuous Harvest, Edible Flowers

Planting Instructions:

Direct sow chive seeds outdoors after frost danger has passed, or start indoors 6–8 weeks prior. Press seeds gently into soil and cover lightly—chives prefer shallow planting. Keep soil consistently moist during germination (10–14 days). Thin or transplant seedlings 6–8 inches apart. Harvest outer stems regularly to encourage new growth. Snip flowers just as they open for the best flavor and appearance.

Warning: 

May cause mild digestive upset in pets if consumed in large amounts. Individuals with allium sensitivities should use caution.