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Chives Seed Starter Grow Kit

BOTANICAL NAMEAllium schoenoprasum

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Chives are the gentlest member of the onion family, adding a mild, fresh bite and edible purple pompom flowers.

GERMINATION10-14 days
SUNLIGHTFull Sun to Partial Shade (4-6 hours daily)

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Germination01

10-14 days

Light02

Full Sun to Partial Shade (4-6 hours daily)

Temperature03

65-75F

Hardiness04

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Chives care, from seed onward.

Botanical name
Allium schoenoprasum
Common names
Common Chives
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Genus
Allium
Species
A. schoenoprasum
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Start growing

Very easy to grow. Clumps expand over time. Full sun to partial shade.

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Growing with your kit

Watch the first tiny 'hooks' of chive seedlings emerge in your Seeds In A Cup® kit—a classic botanical stage.

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Propagation

By seed or division of clumps.

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Seasonal growth & harvest

Harvest leaves continuously from spring through fall.

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Growing conditions

Sunny meadows, rocky slopes, and moist banks.

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Weather & tolerances

Extremely frost hardy; survives sub-zero winters easily.

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Pests & plant health

Onion thrips; generally very resistant to most pests.

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Plant safety

Safe for humans; toxic to cats and dogs.

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Botanical features

A perennial bulbous plant with hollow, grass-like leaves and purple pom-pom flowers.

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Varieties

‘Staro’, ‘Forescate’.

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Garden & everyday uses

Culinary garnishing with a mild onion flavor. Edible purple flowers

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Native range & distribution

Native to temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America.

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Conservation

Widespread and secure.

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Name origins

Latin ‘cepa’ (onion), through Old French ‘cive’.

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History

Grown in Chinese gardens for over 5,000 years; once hung in houses to ward off evil.

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Chives are the gentlest member of the onion family, adding a mild, fresh bite and edible purple pompom flowers. How to grow Chives from seed Sow your seeds at the depth listed on the included instruction card and cover lightly. Then set the clear humidity lid on top to hold warmth and moisture. Keep the planter warm and in bright light, and mist the surface whenever it begins to dry. When your Chives sprouts appear, remove the lid and move it to your brightest window or under a grow light. Once seedlings have their second set of true leaves, pot them up or move them outdoors after your last frost. Chives at a glance Botanical name: Allium schoenoprasum Germination: 10-14 days at 65-75F USDA zones: Any Zone If grown indoors Mature size: 12-18 inches Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade (4-6 hours daily) Seeds included: 2-10 seeds Frequently asked questions What's included in the Chives Seed Starter Grow Kit? How do I grow Chives from seed? Moisten the included soil, sow your Chives seeds at the depth on the instruction card, keep the planter warm and bright under the humidity lid, and mist until they sprout. Full steps are in your kit. How long do Chives seeds take to germinate? Chives seeds typically sprout in 10-14 days at 65-75F when kept warm and evenly moist. Your guide lists the ideal conditions. Does this kit use real potting soil? What if my seeds don't sprout?
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How do I grow Chives from seed?

Moisten the included soil, sow your Chives seeds at the depth on the instruction card, keep the planter warm and bright under the humidity lid, and mist until they sprout. Full steps are in your kit.

How long do Chives seeds take to germinate?

Chives seeds typically sprout in 10-14 days at 65-75F when kept warm and evenly moist. Your guide lists the ideal conditions.

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