• Chives Seeds - Verdseeds
  • Chives Seeds - Verdseeds
  • Chives Seeds - Verdseeds
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Chives Seeds

Chives Seeds

$12.98 USD
$12.98 USD
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Description

Chives seeds offer an easy, rewarding path to growing a classic perennial herb with a mild onion-garlic flavor. Beloved in gardens and kitchens alike, chives produce delicate, hollow green leaves that add fresh zest to eggs, potatoes, soups, and creamy dips. With lovely edible purple flowers that bloom in late spring, these heirloom-quality seeds bring both beauty and utility to any sunny spot.

Product features

Perennial & low-maintenance – Comes back year after year in USDA zones 3–9 with minimal care; tolerates light frost.

Long harvest season – Snip leaves from early spring through fall; regrows quickly for continuous use.

Compact & ornamental – Grows in tidy clumps 12–15 inches tall; lavender flower heads attract bees and butterflies.

Easy indoor/outdoor growing – Perfect for kitchen windowsills, balconies, herb spirals, or garden borders.

Natural pest deterrent – Plant near roses or carrots to help repel aphids, Japanese beetles, and carrot rust flies.

Sowing Season: Early spring indoors (6–8 weeks before last frost) or direct sow after frost
Sowing Depth: ¼ inch (0.6 cm)
Seed Spacing: 4–6 seeds per cell indoors; thin to 4–6 inches (10–15 cm) outdoors
Row Spacing: 12–18 inches (30–45 cm)
Light Requirement: Full sun (6+ hours); tolerates partial shade
Soil Preference: Rich, well-draining, moisture-retentive soil, pH 6.0–7.0
Germination Temperature: 60–70°F (15–21°C)
Germination Time: 7–14 days (may take up to 21 days)
Watering Needs: Keep consistently moist until established; moderate regular water after
Days to Maturity (Leaves): 60–80 days
Days to Maturity (Flowers): 90–120 days
Succession Planting: Not necessary (perennial)
Companion Plants: Carrots, tomatoes, roses, apples, lettuce, parsley
Avoid Planting Near: Beans, peas
Common Issues: Slow germination; yellowing leaves in poor soil or overcrowding
Winter Care (Cold Climates): Mulch heavily after ground freezes; leaves die back and re-emerge in spring
Division / Propagation: Divide clumps every 3–4 years in spring or fall