planting chives from seeds Organic Chives Seeds — 'Garlic' – Back to the Roots

planting chives from seeds Organic Chives Seeds — 'Garlic' – Back to the RootsOverview Chives are cool season, cold tolerant perennials. The mild onion flavor of chives is popular on baked potatoes and in salads. Conditions For soil, use a potting mix thats tailored for vegetables and herbs. For the best quality leaves, provide sun to part shade (3 6 hours of direct sunlight) and consistent moisture (dont let the topsoil become dry to the touch). Planting Use our grow calendar tool to find specific dates for your region! Seeds

Overview

Chives are cool-season, cold-tolerant perennials. The mild onion flavor of chives is popular on baked potatoes and in salads. 

Conditions

For soil, use a potting mix that’s tailored for vegetables and herbs. For the best quality leaves, provide sun to part shade (3-6 hours of direct sunlight) and consistent moisture (don’t let the topsoil become dry to the touch).
Planting Use our grow calendar tool to find specific dates for your region! Seeds germinate in 7-14 days.

Plant seeds outdoors directly in the garden. In spring, plant seeds 1/4" deep as soon as the soil warms up, about 1-2 seeds per inch. Thin to 2-3 plants every 2-8". Keep free of weeds.

Care

Be mindful when planting this herb, as it will take over your garden if the flowers are allowed to develop fully (the flowers scatter the seeds). However, this plant is easy to dig up and move if it does end up invading other parts of your garden.

Harvest

Individual leaves may be harvested once the plants are established. Be sure to cut the leaves down to the base when harvesting (within 1 to 2 inches of the soil). Chives flower in late spring or early summer. The flowers are edible and taste best just after they have opened—they should look full and bright. Use chives when they’re fresh or frozen (freeze the leaves in an airtight bag). Dried chives lose their flavor.