Chives Seeds (Organic)

Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) are a hardy perennial herb prized for slender, hollow green leaves with a delicate onion flavor. Growing in tidy clumps 8 to 14 inches tall, they garnish soups, salads, baked potatoes, and omelets, and produce round, edible lavender blooms in early summer that attract bees and butterflies.

At a glance

• Botanical name: Allium schoenoprasum
• Type: Hardy perennial herb, organic
• Days to maturity: 90 to 100 days
• Sun: Full sun
• Planting depth: 1/16 inch
• Spacing after thinning: 5 to 8 inches
• Germination: 7 to 14 days at 60 to 85°F soil
• Height at maturity: 8 to 14 inches
• Seeds per packet: about 100 (about 89,427 per 1/4 lb bulk)

Best for

• Herb gardens, borders, and containers
• Beginner and experienced gardeners alike
• Pollinator-friendly plantings
• Companion planting to deter pests
• Fresh culinary garnishes

How to grow

Sow shallowly in full sun in well-draining soil and thin clumps to 5 to 8 inches apart. The plants are low-maintenance and return year after year. Trim the leaves regularly to encourage fresh, flavorful growth, and enjoy the lavender blooms, which are both edible and attractive to pollinators.

Flavor profile

The hollow leaves add a mild, fresh onion note that lifts soups, sauces, eggs, and potatoes without overpowering them, and the flowers carry a gentle oniony bite too.

About Grow Organic

Grow Organic supplies non-GMO, certified organic seeds for gardeners who want fragrant, useful herbs grown the natural way.