Common Chive Seed

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Description

Mild onion-y herb for a go-to flavor kick. Chives complement any savory dish; they add a bright finish, either raw or cooked. Chives are a bit more elegant than chopped scallion tops for garnishes and have a more refined flavor. Lavender pom-pom flowers are beautiful in the garden ,and are also highly edible. Keep seeds consistently moist until germination and harvest young to avoid woodiness. Frost-hardy. Perennial. Photo courtesy of Baker Creek Heirloom Seed.

Days to germinate: 7-14
Days to maturity: 30 days after transplant, 60 days after direct-sow
Start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost. Sow 1/8” deep in sterile planting medium
Transplant spacing: 4-8”
Sow outdoors at last frost date
Seed spacing: Surface-sow at last frost date
Seed depth: 1/8”
Produce size: “Scapes” (or leaves) can be cut to any length
Yield: Cut-and-come-again for a longer harvest
Mature plant height: 12” (not including flowers, which bolt a little higher)
Suitable for container growing: Yes
Year of discovery: Approximately 3,000 B. C.; native to China

Tools & Supplies

Having the proper tools and supplies when growing your own can make the difference between a good harvest and a great harvest! Here's a list that our experts recommend for this variety.