Chives Seeds - Garlic Allium tuberosum
- Heirloom culinary perennial
- Sometimes called Chinese Chives; Distinguishable by their delicate garlic flavor
- Thrives in bright, sunny growing areas
Shipping Schedule
Seeds are shipped year-round, while perennials & bulbs are shipped seasonally. Pre-ordered bulbs ship at the proper planting time for your zone. Spring pre-orders are placed any time before March 1. Fall pre-orders are placed any time before September 1. These items will not ship immediately, but will be delivered at the ideal time for planting. Orders containing both seeds and bulbs may be split into multiple shipments. Click here for more shipping information.
| Pre-Ordered Spring Bulbs & Perennials | Shipping Begins |
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| Zones 9 - 12 | Late February to Mid March |
| Zone 8 | Early to Mid March |
| Zone 7 | Mid to Late March |
| Zone 6 | Early April |
| Zone 5 | Late April |
| Zones 2 - 4 | Late April to Early May |
| In-season orders ship immediately at the time of purchase to all zones until inventory is depleted. | |
| Saffron Crocus & Bearded Iris | Shipping Begins |
| All Zones | Late August |
| Pre-Ordered Fall Bulbs | Shipping Begins |
| Zones 2 - 5 | Mid to Late September |
| Zone 6 | Late September |
| Zone 7 | Late September to Early October |
| Zones 8 - 12 | Early to Mid October |
| In-season orders ship immediately at the time of purchase to all zones until inventory is depleted. | |
| Pre-Ordered Fall Perennials* | Shipping Begins |
| All Zones | Mid October |
| *Amaryllis Bulbs, Hosta Roots, Lily Bulbs, Papaver Roots, Paperwhite Bulbs, Peony Roots & Siberian Iris Roots | |
Product Description
Garlic Chives Seeds
Also known as Chinese chives, garlic chives (Allium tuberosum), can be used the way you use regular chives. They are distinguishable from chives by their flat, broader leaves and fragrant white flowers.
As the name indicates, garlic chives have a delicate garlic flavor and are used extensively in oriental dishes. Garlic chives are a good choice for those who shy away from full-flavored garlic.
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Fast Facts
Name: Chives Seeds - Garlic Botanical Name: Allium tuberosum Life Cycle: Annual Light Requirement: Full Sun Planting Season: Spring Features: Heirloom, Culinary, Indoor, Outdoor, Container Garden, Easy to Grow & Maintain, Deer Resistant Days to Maturity: 80-90 Days Plant Spacing: 6-9 inches Planting Depth: 1/4 inch Sowing Method: Start Indoors, Direct Sow Cold Stratification: No Seeds per Packet: 500 mg Ships: Year Round -
Planting Instructions
How to Grow Garlic Chives
When to Plant Chive Seeds
When sowing outdoors, wait until after the threat of frost has passed in the Spring, as soon as the soil is workable. If growing indoors, Chives can be started at nearly any time.
Where to Plant Chive Seeds
Chives do best when they receive exposure to Full Sun conditions. When planting outdoors, choose fertile, loamy soil, but you don't want to over-fertilize, which will result in your Chives having a milder flavor.
How to Plant Chive Seeds
Plant in rows with groups of seeds about every 4 inches, or scatter your seeds onto the surface of the soil and compress. Don't cover, as Chives seeds require sunlight to grow. You'll see sprouts in 10-14 days. Once they're 2 inches tall, thin to 1 plant every 4 inches. Planting indoors, can be done at any time as long as your chives get exposure to at least 6 hours of sunlight or supplemental lighting per day. After sowing your seeds, place your pot in a dark location that gets consistent temperatures of 60-70°F. When your seeds sprout, you can move them into the light.
How to Harvest Chive
Once Chives are about 12 inches tall, simply snip off what you need. You can cut Chives down to about half of their height without causing any harm to the plant itself. If your chive plant starts to flower, the flowers can be eaten as well!
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Seed Coverage
Amount Recommended Coverage Packet Up to 50 Sq. Ft Ounce Package Up to 500 Sq. Ft 1/4 Pound Package Up to 2,000 Sq. Ft 1 Pound Sack Up to 8,000 Sq. Ft 5 Pound Sack About an Acre
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