Chive Herb Seeds – Perennial Onion-Flavored Variety

Overview

Chive Seeds grow into hardy, perennial herbs that produce slender, hollow green leaves with a mild onion flavor. Chives are one of the easiest and most rewarding herbs to grow, making them perfect for home gardens, kitchen gardens, and containers.

This versatile herb not only adds fresh flavor to dishes but also produces beautiful purple globe-shaped flowers that attract bees and pollinators. Highly adaptable and low-maintenance, chives return year after year in most US climates.

Features

• Premium quality non-GMO chive seeds
• Produces slender green leaves with a mild onion flavor
• Attractive purple flowers that attract pollinators
• Cold-hardy perennial herb that regrows each season
• Ideal for containers, borders, and herb gardens
• Reliable germination and easy to maintain

Specifications

• Common Name (US): Chives (Allium schoenoprasum)
• Seed Type: Open-pollinated, non-GMO
• Planting Season: Spring or early fall
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–9 (perennial)
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade (6–8 hours daily)
• Soil Type: Moist, well-drained, fertile soil, pH 6.0–7.0
• Sowing Method: Start indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost or direct sow outdoors after frost danger has passed
• Germination Time: 10–14 days at 65–75°F
• Days to Maturity: 75–90 days from sowing
• Spacing: 6–8 inches between plants, rows 12 inches apart
• Plant Height: 12–18 inches tall
• Watering Needs: Moderate watering; keep soil evenly moist
• Bloom Season: Late spring through early summer
• Harvest Season: Continuous harvesting of leaves throughout growing season
• Yield: Steady supply of fresh leaves; flowers may be harvested for garnishes
• Storage Use: Best used fresh; can be dried or frozen for later use