Chives - Bulk Pricing - Seeds & Bulbs

Chive Seeds
(Allium schoenoprasum)

Chives, with their delicate, oniony flavor are a staple for the kitchen garden. The flowerheads have a very mild flavor and are perfect in salads, as a garnish or as a decorative addition to vinegars. They are useful as a companion plant throughout the garden to help reduce the insect population. Zones 3 to 9.

Life Cycle: Perennial
Height: 18 inches
When to plant: In spring, after the last frost.
How to plant: Plant in the garden, directly where the plant will grow. Plant seeds 1/8 inch deep and 1" apart. When seedlings are 2" tall, thin to 6" apart. Seeds can take 15 to 24 days to germinate.
Ideal location: Chives will grow in almost any type of soil as long as there is adequate moisture and lots of sun. Chives will grow well in pots near the kitchen door for easy harvest as needed.

Approximate Seeds per Pound: 128,000
Approximate Seeds per Ounce: 8,000

Availability: This item usually leaves our warehouse in 1-3 business days.