Standard Chive

Standard or common chives (Allium schoenoprasum) are fine-leaved onion family perennials grown for their foliage, which can be used finely minced and cooked or as a raw garnish. Plants also produce large purple flowers attractive to many beneficial garden insects. Highly productive; once established, a few plants will serve most gardener’s needs.

90 days from seed to first harvests. Perennial.

Seeds are certified organic.

Size: Packet: 100 seeds (0.1 gram), OG

Standard or common chives (Allium schoenoprasum) are fine-leaved onion family perennials grown for their foliage, which can be used finely minced and cooked or as a raw garnish. Plants also produce large purple flowers attractive to many beneficial garden insects. Highly productive; once established, a few plants will serve most gardener’s needs.

90 days from seed to first harvests. Perennial.
Seeds are certified organic.

Common Name:
Standard Chive
Scientific Name:
Allium schoenoprasum
Description:
A fine leaved onion family perennial. Can be minced and cooked or used as a raw garnish.
Plant Lifespan:
Perennial
Cold Hardiness:
Zone 9b (25 to 30)
Light Requirements:
Full Sun (min. 6 hours a day)
Seed In:
Early Spring
Seeding Depth:
Surface
Days to Sprout:
5-14
Optimal Soil Temperature (F):
65–70
Plant Spacing:
2-3 ft.
Average Days from Seed to Harvest:
~90

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