Product Description:
Grow your own fresh chives at home with our easy-to-grow Chives Seeds. Chives add a mild onion flavour to dishes like soups, salads, and omelettes. Perfect for small gardens, pots, or even a windowsill, these seeds don’t need much space or care. Add flavour and green to your meals with this simple kitchen herb!
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Germination | High success rate |
| Height | Grows 12-18 inches tall |
| Sunlight | Prefers full sun or partial shade |
| Days to Germinate | 7-14 days |
| Ready to Harvest | In 60-90 days |
| Best Season to Plant | Spring or early fall |
| Uses | Culinary (herbs, spices), medicinal, ornamental |
How to Care
- Light: Chives need at least 6 hours of sunlight each day.
- Watering: Water regularly to keep the soil moist but not soaked.
- Soil: Use well-draining, nutrient-rich soil for best results.
- Fertilizing: Add fertilizer every 4-6 weeks to help them grow.
- Pruning: Trim the leaves often to keep the plant healthy and growing.
Benefits of Growing Chives
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Culinary Uses: Adds a mild onion flavour to a variety of dishes.
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Health Benefits: Packed with vitamins A, C, calcium, and antioxidants.
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Natural Pest Repellent: Helps keep insects like aphids away.
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Looks Great: Adds a fresh, green touch to your garden or kitchen.
How to Harvest
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When to Harvest: Chives are ready to pick when they reach about 6 inches tall, usually 60-90 days after planting.
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How to Harvest: Cut the leaves about 1-2 inches from the base using scissors. Leave some of the plant behind so it can regrow.
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Harvest Regularly: Trim every 3-4 weeks to keep the plant growing.
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Storage: Keep chives fresh by wrapping them in a damp paper towel and storing them in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Botanical Name: Allium schoenoprasum
Regional Names : प्याज के पत्ते (Pyaaz ke Patte), শালটাকা (Shalataka), સાળિયું (Saliyu), कांद्याच्या पाना (Kandyaachya Pana), ਖੁਸ਼ਬੂਦਾਰ ਪਿਆਜ (Khushbudar Pyaaj), சைவா (Saivaa), వంట పచ్చడి (Vanta Pachhadi), ಹುರುಳಿಕೋಸು (Huralikosu), പയ്യാഴി (Payyaazi), ଚାତି ଆଳୁ (Chati Aalu), and پياز کے پتّے (Pyaaz ke Patte).
growing your own fresh chives is a rewarding and easy way to enhance your meals with a mild onion flavor. With minimal space and care, these versatile herbs thrive in any kitchen or garden.
Order your Chives seeds now and start growing this delightful herb today!
