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Chives

Allium schoenoprasum

Also known as: common chives

Mild onion-flavored perennial herb with edible purple flowers. One of the easiest herbs to grow. Divide clumps every few years.

Chives

Growing Requirements

SunFull Sun
WaterMedium
Soil Type
Soil Drainage
Soil pH
Plant Spacing8–12″
Row Spacing12–18″
Planting Depth0.25″
Height10–15″
Spread8–12″
✓ Container Friendly✓ Raised Bed Friendly

Planting Schedule

Start Indoors

6–8 weeks before last frost

Direct Sow (Spring)

2–4 weeks before last frost

Transplant Outdoors

-2–9 weeks after last frost

Germination

7–14 days

Days to Harvest

60–90 days

Zone Suitability

USDA Hardiness Zones

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13

Zones 310

Can overwinter in appropriate zones

Perennial in zones 310

Very cold hardy perennial. Divide clumps every 3-4 years. Deadhead flowers to prevent self-seeding.

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