Chive Seeds – Allium schoenoprasum

Chive Seeds produce flavorful and aromatic herbs that are widely used in culinary dishes. The slender, hollow green leaves have a mild onion flavor and are perfect for garnishing soups, salads, and sauces. Easy to grow and suitable for container or garden planting, chives are a perennial favorite among home gardeners and chefs alike.

Features and Specifications:

• Plant Type: Perennial herb

• Botanical Name: Allium schoenoprasum

• Common Name: Chive

• Growth Habit: Upright, grass-like clumps

• Maturity: Approximately 60–75 days from sowing

• Growing Season: Cool to mild seasons (spring and fall)

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–9

• Sowing Months:

  • Zones 3–6: April–June

  • Zones 7–9: February–April, September–October

• Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil Needs: Well-drained, fertile soil with moderate moisture

• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged

• Uses: Fresh garnish, culinary herb, salads, soups, sauces

• Harvesting: Snip leaves as needed once plants reach 6–8 inches tall