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Chive Seeds

Chive seeds grow into hardy perennial herbs known for their soft onion flavor and edible flowers. They love full sun to partial shade. They prefer well-drained, fertile soil and are tolerant to drought once established. This clump-forming herb has a proud place in herbal gardens. They are used for their flavorful leaves and as an ornamental plant due to their pretty blossoms.
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Survival Garden Seeds offers common chive seeds, as well as a garlic chives option, ideal for gardeners looking to add a versatile herb to their perennial plant collection. Our non-GMO seeds are carefully selected to germinate reliably and produce healthy, flavorful plants.

Growing Chive Seeds in Your Garden

  • Onion flavor and edible flowers
  • Drought-tolerant once established
  • Heirloom, non-GMO seeds
  • Perennial, easy-to-grow plant

INTRODUCING CHIVE SEEDS

Chives are a tasty member of the onion family. They’ve been used for centuries for their flavor and medicinal properties. Chives have slender, hollow leaves. They produce interesting and quite attractive flowers that pollinators love. Growing chives is easy and rewarding; they bring a soft onion flavor to salads and cooked meals while presenting a lovely ornament in the garden space. They grow in many climates, returning every year to provide a reliable source of fresh herbs.

HOW TO PLANT CHIVE SEEDS

Begin with planting chive seeds indoors, about 6 to 8 weeks before the frost ends. They can be sown directly into the garden in spring or fall. Plant the seeds 1/4 inch deep. Make sure to keep the soil moist until germination starts, typically in 2 to 4 weeks. Transplant or thin seedlings to 12 inches apart, allowing room for growth.

MAINTAINING CHIVE PLANTS

Chives are a very forgiving plant. Once established, they require minimal care. They prefer full sun but can also thrive in partial shade. Regular watering helps establish young plants, but mature chives are very drought-tolerant. Harvesting is done by cutting the leaves at the base, which promotes new growth. The flowers are edible as well and can be used for adding flavor and color to dishes.

Introduce Survival Garden Seeds’ chive seeds into your garden so you can enjoy this useful herb for years to come. Chives can be divided when fully grown by separating the roots together with leaves and transplanting them in the following years. This way, you’ll have more chives to harvest and share with others.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are heirloom seeds?

Heirloom seeds are the types of seeds your grandparents grew. These varieties have been passed down from generation to generation. They’re old reliable open-pollinated varieties that aren’t typically grown commercially. Instead, they have a rich history that predates modern breeding techniques. You can learn more about open-pollinated, heirloom, and non-GMO seeds in our Survival Garden Training blog.

How do I know my seeds are fresh?

Every seed packet includes a "packed for" date, and we germination test each seed lot before packaging to ensure you receive viable, high-quality seeds that are ready to grow.

Are your seeds chemically treated?

No, we do not pre-treat our seeds. All of our garden seeds are untreated, open-pollinated, non-GMO, and heirloom varieties. They are kept in temperature-controlled cooler storage until they are packed and shipped to keep them pest and disease-free.

Will your seeds grow in my USDA Hardiness zone?

The seeds in our collections are specifically chosen from varieties that can be successfully grown from Zone 3 to Zone 10 USDA Hardiness Zones. However, individual varieties have specific needs to thrive in different environments. Each seed pack has optimal temperatures for germination and instructions on seed starting. Consult local frost dates to plan your garden and get the most out of your seeds.

What is the shelf life of these garden seeds?

Most seeds remain viable for 3 to 5 years or longer when stored properly. Check your seed packet for specific varieties. For best results, keep your seeds in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture. Store them in an airtight container in a consistent temperature environment—a refrigerator or cool basement works well. Proper storage helps maintain germination rates and extends seed life well beyond the packed date.

Where are Survival Garden Seeds sourced?

The majority of our seeds are sourced in the United States, with a few exceptions when the seed is difficult to source domestically. Whenever we do have to source outside of the US, we ensure our seeds are safe to grow, non-GMO, heirloom varieties that meet our standards for germination and reliability.

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