Chive plant

These are the outdoor plants that are hard to kill, according to garden experts. Varieties like chives, sedum, geraniums, and several culinary herbs can withstand harsher conditions and a little neglect.

The chive’s the limit! Today’s featured herb is the tasty chive! These delicious members of the onion family are rich in antioxidants & vitamins and they’re known to promote heart health, sleep, and mood! Here are our tips for having the time of your chives: plant you seeds ¼” deep in soil in an area with full sun, water 1” per week and aim to keep them at around 15 degrees celsius. Your chives will be ready to harvest in around 8 weeks!

Belonging to the onion family, chive (Allium schoenoprasum) is a kitchen-friendly perennial herb with countless culinary uses. It has long, thin, green leaves that are grow 12 inches tall and are hollow and tubular in shape, growing in clumps. They grow lavender-colored blossoms that are also edible.

A comprehensive guide on how to grow Chive Seeds; including soil preparation and position, when and how to sow, when and how to harvest and common pests and diseases.

Growing chives is a great way to add color to your garden and fresh flavor to your table. And pollinators love their bright purple flowers!

Chives started from seed can take a year before they're large enough to harvest. In about 2-3 years you will then be able to divide the clumps for more plants. So if you have the time, it's worth doing. Chives add a flavor similar to onions without the bite. Chives grow as a grass-like plant and grow easily indoors or outdoors. Many gardeners even grow chives on a window sill for fresh chives all year long.

Time to deadhead the chives

Growing chives indoors can be a delicious and rewarding experience. Learn how to grow this delightful herb today, and some spice to your recipes!