Common Chive Seed
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.
