• Great companion plant to other plants in the garden Excellente plante compagnon pour les autres plantes du jardin
  • Help to repel pests and attract beneficial insects. Aide à repousser les parasites et à attirer les insectes bénéfiques.
  • Chive is a popular herb for adding flavor to dishes La ciboulette est une herbe populaire pour ajouter de la saveur aux plats
  • Chive flowers are a great source of nectar Les fleurs de ciboulette sont une excellente source de nectar
  • A Versatile and Tasty Addition to Your Herb Collection. Un ajout polyvalent et savoureux à votre collection d’herbes
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Common Chive Seeds

Common Chive Seeds

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Chives are versatile culinary herbs belonging to the allium family, which includes garlic, leeks, and onions. Their gentle flavor, reminiscent of these relatives, adds a subtle touch to dishes without overwhelming them. The purple blossoms attract bees while repelling other insects due to the sulfur in their leaves. Easy to Grow and Beneficial - Chives are perennial herbs that require little effort to cultivate and return year after year. They serve as low-maintenance plants and complement other species well in companion planting setups. Their vibrant purple flowers attract essential pollinators like bees and butterflies to the garden. Flavorful Addition - Enhance the taste of baked potatoes, salads, and various dishes with the delicate flavor of chives. They pair excellently with lemon, fish, vegetables, and other ingredients. Additionally, the edible flowers offer a visually pleasing accent to culinary creations. Suitable for cultivation in pots for container gardens, outdoor gardens, or indoors with ample sunlight.

How To Grow

Sowing: Common chive seeds can be sown directly into well-drained soil in early spring or early fall. Plant the seeds 0.6 centimeters deep and space them 15-20 centimeters apart. Keep the soil consistently moist until germination, which usually takes 7-14 days. For indoor sowing, use pots or trays filled with potting soil, and place them in a location with plenty of sunlight.

Growing: Provide common chive plants with full sunlight or partial shade. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Chives are relatively low-maintenance and do not require much fertilizer. Harvest the leaves as needed by snipping them with scissors, leaving about 5 centimeters above the soil to encourage regrowth. Chives will continue to produce fresh leaves throughout the growing season.

Harvesting

Harvesting: When the chive flowers have dried and turned brown, carefully snip off the flower heads. Place the harvested flower heads in a paper bag and shake gently to release the seeds. Store the collected seeds in a cool, dry place for future planting or sharing with other gardeners.





Seed Saving

Seed Saving: Allow the chive flowers to fully mature and dry on the plant. Once the flower heads have turned brown and dry, carefully collect them. Place the dried flower heads in a paper bag and gently crush them to release the seeds. Separate the seeds from the chaff and store them in a cool, dry place for future planting or sharing.

Extra Facts

Planting Methods: Direct sow seeds into well-drained soil or start indoors in pots or trays.
Blooming Season: Late spring to early summer.
Planting Season: Early spring or early fall.
Latin Name/USDA Zones: Allium schoenoprasum, USDA Zones 3-9.
Sunlight Required/ Height: Full sun to partial shade; grows up to 30 centimeters tall.
Shelf Life After Test Date: Approximately 2-3 years.
Seed Type: Open pollinated.
Soil Type: Loam soil is preferred, but chives can tolerate various soil types including clay and sandy soil.

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