Chives seed packet illustrated with a plant in flower.
Chives in full flower in an English walled garden in London
Back of a Chives Seed Packed with growing instructions.
Chives seed packet side profile with the chives plant in flower on the front.
Chives in flower, grown from seed in an english garden

Chives Seeds

Allium Schoenoprasum

What's not like about these very useful cut herbs? From their pompon-like lilac flowers to their delicious light onion taste which is still half a firm favourite of our favourite dip for crisps.

Approx 200 seeds

  • Compact for Pots
  • Grow Your Own
  • Tolerates Most Light
  • Low Maintenance

Chives Seeds – Quick Growing Guide

Chives seeds are easy to grow and perfect for adding fresh, mild onion flavour to dishes. Sow from March to September, either directly outdoors or in pots. They prefer full sun and well-drained soil, with regular watering. Harvest leaves from about 4–6 weeks after sowing for continual use.

How to Sow, Grow and Harvest Chives Seeds

  • Sow:March–September, direct or in pots
  • Germination:7–14 days
  • Grow:Full sun, well-drained soil
  • Water:Regular, keep soil moist but not waterlogged
  • Harvest:Leaves from 4–6 weeks, snip regularly to encourage growth
  • Best for:Pots, herb gardens, windowsills

Grow in Your Garden

Grow Your Own Chives – Fresh, Flavourful, and Beautiful

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Got sent them as a gift and loved the instructions on sowing - very helpful

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