Chive Seeds

$500
Drought Tolerant Frost Hardy

Average Seed Count: 100

The Common Chive is a perennial herb that can be planted indoors or outdoors. It's a very versatile and tasty herb that adds great flavor to baked potatoes, soups and manyother dishes. This herb is cold tolerant, drought tolerant, and can be grown both indoors and in containers.

Flavor profile: Mild; Onion-like; Hint of Garlic

Allium schoenoprasm

Details:

  • Life Cycle:
  • Days to Maturity: 80-90
  • Light: Full Sun and Part Shade
  • Plant Spacing: 6-9"
  • Plant Height: 12"

Sowing Info:

  • Seed Depth: 1/4"
  • Days to Germination: 7-14 days at 65–70°F (18–21°C)

Growing Info

Direct seed (recommended): In spring, sow 1/4" deep as soon as the soil warms up. Place 4-6 seeds every 6" or 1-2 seeds per inch. Thin to 2-3 plants every 2-8". Keep free of weeds. Transplant: Start seeds in flats 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Sow several seeds per plug, thinning to 3-4 seedlings per plug. Transplant seedling clusters 2-8" apart in rows 18" apart.