Chives Seed - Garlic Chives

Minimum Seeds per Packet: 100

Packet Weight: 1g

Planting Season: After Last Frost

Planting Method: Direct Seed

Seed Depth: 1/4"

Direct Seed Spacing: 3-4"

Soil Temperature: 65-85 ℉

Days to Sprout: 7-14

Mature Spacing: 8-12"

Sun Requirement: Full Sun

Frost Tolerance: Lightly Tolerant

Days to Harvest: 80-90

Production Cycle: Perennial

When to Seed Chives

This perennial herb should be direct seeded into the garden in early spring or transplanted once all danger of frost has passed. 

Where to Plant Chives

This plant will appreciate a spot with full sun. Loose, well-draining soil is ideal but this plant will tolerate a wide range of growing conditions. It is perennial and will spread, albeit slowly, so keep that in mind when choosing a planting location. 

Growing Chives

Sow seeds ¼ inch deep and three to four inches apart. Once mature, thin to 18 to 24 inches apart. When established, this herb is low maintenance and drought tolerant. 

Harvesting Chives

Leaves and flowers can be harvested with sharp shears. Never harvest more than ⅓ of the plant at a time so that it can regenerate and keep growing.