Chives Seeds
Allium Schoenoprasum
What's not like about these very useful cut herbs? From their pompon-like lilac flowers to their delicious light onion taste which is still half a firm favourite of our favourite dip for crisps.
Approx 200 seeds
- Pot Fans
- Grow Your Own
- Most Light Conditions
- Fuss Free
Chives Seeds – Quick Growing Guide
Chives seeds are easy to grow and perfect for adding fresh, mild onion flavour to dishes. Sow from March to September, either directly outdoors or in pots. They prefer full sun and well-drained soil, with regular watering. Harvest leaves from about 4–6 weeks after sowing for continual use.
How to Sow, Grow and Harvest Chives Seeds
- Sow:March–September, direct or in pots
- Germination:7–14 days
- Grow:Full sun, well-drained soil
- Water:Regular, keep soil moist but not waterlogged
- Harvest:Leaves from 4–6 weeks, snip regularly to encourage growth
- Best for:Pots, herb gardens, windowsills
Perfect for pots or garden borders, chives are easy to grow and maintain. Their soft, slender leaves add a fresh taste to dishes, while their pom-pom-like flowers attract pollinators and brighten any garden space.
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Grow in Your Garden
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How to Grow
Chives seeds can be sown outdoors from February to October in well-drained soil, ideally in containers or garden beds where they will receive plenty of sunlight. This perennial herb prefers a sunny location but can tolerate some light shade, making it suitable for window boxes and balconies.
Sowing
Sow chive seeds thinly on the soil surface in a warm, damp spot and cover lightly to encourage germination. Keeping the soil moist and in a sunny position will help seeds sprout successfully between February and October.
Growing
Once seedlings appear, thin them out to allow clumps to form, spacing them to accommodate their mature spread of about 0.25 metres and height of 0.3 metres. Growing chives in a 30 cm pot or garden bed ensures they have enough room to develop healthy foliage.
Plant care
Water chives regularly during dry spells to maintain consistent moisture, especially while plants establish. Regularly trim the leaves to promote fresh, tender growth and remove faded flower heads to prevent unwanted self-seeding. Dividing clumps every 2 to 3 years helps keep this low-maintenance perennial vigorous and productive throughout the summer growing months.
About Chive
Ideal for containers or garden beds, chives thrive in most light conditions and come back year after year.
- Pot Fans
- Grow Your Own
- Most Light Conditions
- Fuss Free
Eventual height & spread
History of Chive
Historically, chives were planted to deter pests and were believed to protect homes from evil when hung indoors. Their culinary and ornamental value makes them a beloved garden herb.
| Other Names | Chives, Cive, Onion Grass, Schnittlaugh, Seithes + Seives |
|---|---|
| Pet/Baby Safe | Known to be toxic |
FAQs
Sow outdoors from early spring once the soil is workable.
Yes, chives do well in pots with good drainage.
Leaves can be harvested about 8-10 weeks after sowing.