Chives seeds
Chives, Allium schoenoprasum, is a perennial herb and culinary plant in the onion genus, belonging to the family Amaryllidaceae. This amazing onion plant grows wild in Asia, North America, and Europe. Chives are currently the most widely spread onion plant in the world, with many different varieties.
The beautiful flowers of the chives are gathered in a flock and come in slightly different shades in the violet and white color range. The elegant flower grows on a separate stem that should not be confused with the leaves, as they never bear flowers. Chives have been used as a spice plant for several thousand years and are still an incredibly popular seasoning found in almost every home. The flowers of chives are a favorite of pollinators and the ultimate attraction for a kitchen garden or a flower bed. Chive flowers can also be dried and become beautiful, flavorful everlasting flowers in a bouquet or in a vase on their own.
Chives are an extremely easy-to-grow herb and a very grateful perennial to take care of as it doesn't require much attention. It comes back loyally year after year and stays beautifully green for a large part of the year. Chives can be both pre-grown indoors or directly sown on the planting site. It thrives in both sunny and semi-shaded areas, making it possible to grow in most places. Chives grow in most soils, but prefer nutrient-rich and loose soil. It can also handle a little drought, but becomes lusher and larger with regular watering.
Did you know that chives are an herb that is suitable for growing in hydroponics for free access in the kitchen all year round? It also freezes well, and we recommend finely chopping or slicing it and then placing it in a freezer bag.
Remember that chives self-seed readily and produce many small new plants around the flowers that go to seed. Therefore, an older chive plant benefits from being divided and replanted after about 5 years, which also improves its taste. Chives can be overwintered, but in colder climates, it may be necessary to protect it with insulating material or cover it in winter.
Chives thrive with: carrots and other herb plants.
Chives do not thrive with: beans and peas.
