1 silver tin of 100 Organic non-GMO Heirloom Chives Seeds(care guide included)
Allium schoenoprasum
About the seeds:
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difficulty |
beginner | intermediate | advanced |
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germination time |
14 days |
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depth |
1/4"-1/2" |
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spacing |
thin seedlings to 6"-8” apart, or sow 1-2 seeds per soil pod or planter |
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recommended planter |
4"-9" planter, or garden bed |
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time to maturity |
>90 days |
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seed prep |
pre-soak | scarification | stratification | none |
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method |
greenhouse | paper towel method | direct sow |
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temperature |
50F - 75F |
About the Plants:
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description |
long upright green onion-like foliage with round light-purple flowers |
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difficulty |
beginner | intermediate | advanced |
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growth speed |
slow | medium | fast |
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size of plant |
6”-12” |
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light |
full sun | partial sun | shade | grow lights |
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soil |
well-draining coconut coir/peat-based potting mix |
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temperature |
warm | cool |
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pet-friendly |
cats | dogs | no |
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pests |
thrips, blight |
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fertilization |
heavy | moderate | light |
Instructions:
Chives do well in spring and fall, they can be sown in early spring, around 6" they'll start developing fuschia blooms. It's best to harvest the blooms quickly, and can be used in cooking. Chives greens are commonly used in cooking or eaten fresh, with a mild onion flavor.
(Find more info on germinating seeds by going to our seed guide)
These seeds are for the 2023 growing season.