Chive Seeds

Chives are a versatile and hardy herb, well-loved for their delicate onion-like flavour and attractive, grass-like appearance. Perfect for garnishing soups, salads, and a variety of savoury dishes, they are a must-have in any herb garden. Chives grow easily in both containers and garden beds, making them ideal for small spaces or kitchen windowsills. With their edible flowers and rich green foliage, Chives add both flavour and beauty to your garden throughout the growing season.

Best Planting Time for Chives in the UK:

• Indoors: Start seeds indoors from March to April, sowing into pots or trays. Transplant outside once seedlings are strong enough and frost risk has passed.
• Outdoors: Sow directly into the garden from April to June, once the soil temperature reaches around 10°C.

Ideal Growing Conditions:

• Sunlight: Prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade.
• Soil: Thrives in well-drained, fertile soil with a neutral pH of 6.0 to 7.0.
• Spacing: Space plants about 20 cm apart to allow for clump growth.

Harvesting Tips:

• Begin harvesting when the plant reaches about 15 cm tall, snipping the leaves close to the base.
• Harvest regularly throughout the growing season to encourage new growth, and remove flower heads to focus energy on leaf production.

Read our Chives Growing Guide >