Chives Seed

Chives are a useful and decorative perennial herb will grow with little trouble in any garden or in a window-box or pot. The attractive pink/purple flowers and rush like leaves make it an ideal edging plant.

Sow from Spring to Autumn, 15mm deep in groups of 3-4 seeds. Remove the weaker seedlings to leave one plant per position. Allow 15cm between the plants and keep watered during the growing season. Chives will grow in any good garden soil in sun or partial shade. You can also sow indoors all year round, 3-4 seeds per pot and grow on the kitchen windowsill. Use good quality potting mix.