Chives Herb Seeds Packet
Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) are perennial herbs belonging to the onion family (Amaryllidaceae). Chives have been cultivated for centuries for both culinary and medicinal purposes. These hardy plants thrive in gardens, containers, and indoor pots, making them a versatile choice for home growers.They are widely appreciated for their mild onion flavor, attractive purple flowers, and ease of cultivation. Chives are an easy-to-grow, low-maintenance herb with a wide range of culinary and medicinal benefits. With proper planting, care, and harvesting techniques, gardeners can enjoy a continuous supply of fresh chives year after year. Whether grown in gardens, raised beds, or containers, chives make a valuable addition to any herb garden.
How to Grow Chives from Seed
Sowing and Germination
Sow 6mm deep, 15cm apart. Germination 10-14 days at 18-24C.
Care and Harvest
Perennial. Harvest regularly to encourage new growth. Both leaves and flowers edible.
Dimensions: 5.6" x 3.6" x .1"
Weight: 1.6 hrs
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Standard paper seed packets are permeable to oxygen and moisture -- the two primary causes of seed degradation. Most paper-packaged seeds begin losing germination viability after approximately one year, contributing to significant garden-industry waste: packets purchased, not planted, expired, discarded. Shido Seeds are hermetically vacuum-sealed. The packet does not expire quietly in a drawer. It waits.
Every Shido seed packet is illustrated in the style of Japanese 1910s woodblock printing -- designed and drawn in-house by Chive, the Toronto ceramics studio that has been exhibiting at the Chelsea Flower Show in London every year and does not, as a matter of principle, sell to big-box retailers. Customers collect the packets as a series. This was not the original plan.
