Chives, Chive Seeds

This hardy perennial herb is easy to grow and can be planted with flowers, vegetables and other herbs.

• Use as a border or in pots, either indoors or outside.
  
• The thin, green tube-like tops have a mild onion flavor.
• Used for flavoring salads, soups, stews and stir fry.
• Flower are also edible.
• Grows well in a sunny or slightly shaded location.

SPECIFICS: (see below for complete sowing information)

• SEED DEPTH: 1/4 inch
• SEED SPACING: 10-20 seeds within a 3 inch circle, 24 inches apart
• EMERGES: 10-15 days
• MATURES: 30 days

SOWING:

• Plant seed outdoors as soon as the ground can be worked.
• Plant 10-20 seeds within a 3 inch circle.
• Each seeded area should be 24 inches apart.
• Cover with 1/4 inch of fine soil, pressed down.
• Keep soil consistently moist until seeds start to grow.

GERMINATION:

• Germinates in 10-15 days depending on soil and weather conditions.
  

THINNING:

• No thinning should be necessary, as chives grow best in clumps.
  

NOTES:

• When plants are 4 inches tall, cut outer leaves near ground with scissors.
  
• Use fresh or frozen.
• When in flower, the lavender blooms make a very decorative border.