{"product_id":"chives-seeds","title":"Chives Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eChives (\u003cem\u003eAllium schoenoprasum\u003c\/em\u003e) are a hardy perennial herb grown for their slender, hollow green leaves and mild, fresh onion flavor. These non-GMO chives seeds grow into tidy, grass-like clumps topped with edible lavender-pink pompom flowers in early summer. A single planting returns year after year, making chives one of the easiest culinary herbs to grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for cooks who want a steady supply of mild onion flavor and beginner gardeners looking for a low-maintenance perennial for beds, borders, or pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow \u0026amp; when to plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart indoors 6–8 weeks before your last frost or direct-sow in spring. Sow 1\/4 inch deep, planting in clusters and spacing clumps 8–12 inches apart in full sun to part shade. Cold-hardy in USDA zones 3–9, chives thrive in average, well-drained soil and tolerate a wide range of conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHarvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLeaves are ready to snip in about 60–90 days from sowing, once clumps are established. Harvest by cutting leaves to about 1–2 inches above the soil, and they will regrow quickly for repeated cuttings all season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBenefits \u0026amp; uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChopped chives add a mild onion flavor to eggs, potatoes, soups, salads, and dips, and the pink flowers are edible garnishes. In the garden, the blooms attract bees, and the plants make an attractive, pollinator-friendly edging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo chives come back every year?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. They are a hardy perennial in zones 3–9 and return each spring, forming larger clumps over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the flowers edible?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The lavender-pink pompom flowers are edible with a mild onion flavor and make a pretty garnish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I keep chives productive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCut leaves regularly and divide crowded clumps every few years to keep them vigorous and tender.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Organo Republic","offers":[{"title":"0.3G","offer_id":45318232899791,"sku":"ORIHCH_05_22","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2G","offer_id":45318232932559,"sku":"ORIHCH_05_23","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/6437\/1919\/files\/1KJ_QYthZkdruQgcrbZDt7UeEqTmW1dJN_s0.png?v=1782920303","url":"https:\/\/organorepublic.com\/products\/chives-seeds","provider":"Organo Republic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}