Common Chives Seeds 10000 Non-GMO Herb Garden Seeds

Common Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) are a beloved perennial herb prized for their slender, hollow green leaves and mild onion flavor. These versatile plants are a staple in herb gardens, container plantings, and edible landscapes, offering both culinary value and ornamental charm with their cheerful purple-pink pom-pom flowers in late spring and early summer.

Easy to grow from seed, Common Chives are an excellent choice for gardeners of all experience levels. They attract pollinators, deter certain pests when planted nearby, and provide a continuous harvest of fresh snippings throughout the growing season.

Plant Features

• Perennial herb with grass-like, hollow leaves and a mild onion taste
• Produces round, purple-pink flower clusters that are attractive to bees and butterflies
• Compact clumping habit, ideal for borders, herb gardens, and containers
• Leaves can be harvested repeatedly; flowers are also edible
• Low-maintenance and adaptable to a range of garden conditions

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Allium schoenoprasum
• Plant Type: Perennial herb
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
• Growth Habit: Clumping, grass-like
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–9
• Bloom Season: Late spring to early summer
• Mature Height: 12–18 inches
• Spacing: 8–12 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sow Common Chive seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost or directly outdoors after the danger of frost has passed. Press seeds lightly into the soil surface; they need light to germinate. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Germination typically occurs in 14–21 days at 60–70°F (15–21°C). Once seedlings are large enough to handle, thin or transplant them to their final spacing.

Chives thrive in well-drained soil and benefit from regular watering during dry spells. Remove spent flowers to encourage continued leaf production, or allow some flowers to mature for self-seeding. Divide clumps every few years to maintain vigor. Harvest leaves by snipping near the base, leaving about 2 inches for regrowth.

What's Included

10000 Common Chives seeds (Non-GMO).