Chives Seeds
Allium schoenoprasum
Grow Chives from seed.
Sowing guide
- Difficulty: beginner
- Sowing depth: 6 mm
- Method: Direct sow where it is to grow
- Germination: 10-21 days
- Best sown in: spring, autumn
- Seed storage life: 2 years
- Packet: approx. 200 seeds
When to sow by region
Prefer to skip the wait? See the full plant — including potted and advanced sizes, care and growing conditions — on the Chives plant page.