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Seed Germination Kit
Chives Seed Starter Grow Kit
BOTANICAL NAMEAllium schoenoprasum
USD 10.99
100 in stock
Chives are the gentlest member of the onion family, adding a mild, fresh bite and edible purple pompom flowers.
GERMINATION10-14 days
SUNLIGHTFull Sun to Partial Shade (4-6 hours daily)
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Light02
Full Sun to Partial Shade (4-6 hours daily)
Temperature03
65-75F
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Chives care, from seed onward.
- Botanical name
- Allium schoenoprasum
- Common names
- Common Chives
- Family
- Amaryllidaceae
- Genus
- Allium
- Species
- A. schoenoprasum
Start growing
Very easy to grow. Clumps expand over time. Full sun to partial shade.
Growing with your kit
Watch the first tiny 'hooks' of chive seedlings emerge in your Seeds In A Cup® kit—a classic botanical stage.
Propagation
By seed or division of clumps.
Seasonal growth & harvest
Harvest leaves continuously from spring through fall.
Growing conditions
Sunny meadows, rocky slopes, and moist banks.
Weather & tolerances
Extremely frost hardy; survives sub-zero winters easily.
Pests & plant health
Onion thrips; generally very resistant to most pests.
Plant safety
Safe for humans; toxic to cats and dogs.
Botanical features
A perennial bulbous plant with hollow, grass-like leaves and purple pom-pom flowers.
Varieties
‘Staro’, ‘Forescate’.
Garden & everyday uses
Culinary garnishing with a mild onion flavor. Edible purple flowers
Native range & distribution
Native to temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America.
Conservation
Widespread and secure.
Name origins
Latin ‘cepa’ (onion), through Old French ‘cive’.
History
Grown in Chinese gardens for over 5,000 years; once hung in houses to ward off evil.
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How do I grow Chives from seed?
Moisten the included soil, sow your Chives seeds at the depth on the instruction card, keep the planter warm and bright under the humidity lid, and mist until they sprout. Full steps are in your kit.
How long do Chives seeds take to germinate?
Chives seeds typically sprout in 10-14 days at 65-75F when kept warm and evenly moist. Your guide lists the ideal conditions.
Growing details are supplied in the Seeds In A Cup® product catalog. Follow the instructions included with your specific kit.
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The Ultimate Guide to Growing Chives: A Masterclass in Cultivation
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