Heirloom Chive Seed

Seeds or Seedlings 7 to 21 days, 45F to 95F 3 years Low Fert., Damp, Acid, Droughty Full Sun, Part Shade 6" to 9" apart 12" to 18" apart 42 to 50

Growing Guide
GROWING NOTES
While chives will tolerate a wide range of soil conditions, they prefer slightly acid soil (pH 6.2 to 6.8) with moderate fertility and high organic matter.

Chinese and garlic chives (Allium tuberosum) are slightly less hardy, only to Zone 4 without extra winter protection.

Chinese and garlic chives (Allium tuberosum) grow up to 2 feet tall.

The common garden chive has pinkish lavender flowers. The cultivar ‘Forescate’ has rose red flowers. 'Corsica" and 'albiflorum' have white flowers. Chinese and garlic chives (Allium tuberosum) have white flowers.

Spreading clump of upright, grass-like leaves.

MAINTAINING
In spring or fall, direct seed onto well-prepared seedbed (covering very lightly), or transplant established plants. (If starting from seed, plants probably won’t be large enough to harvest for at least a year.)

Regular cutting helps keep plants vigorous and healthy and encourages spreading. Keep flowers picked to discourage dormancy in warm weather.

No fertilizer is needed if planted in reasonably fertile soil. Plants harvested frequently benefit from nitrogen top-dressing.

Divide and replant clump in fresh soil every three to five years.