ChivesCommon Name: Chives Scientific Name: Allium schoenoprasum USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 9 Approximate number of seeds per gram (ounce) : 1,150 (33,000) Sun: full sun Water: keep soil moderately moist during germination Soil: sow at 1/4 inch in well-drained, slightly acidic soil which is rich in organic matter Temperature: 15 to 20 degrees Celsius (59 to 68 degrees Fahrenheit) Spacing: 1 inch spacing in rows 12 inches apart Germination Time: 10 to 15 days Chives have been cultivated in Mediterranean regions for 5,000 years and a popular herb for soups, potatoes and salads. Chives are among the easiest herbs to grow from seed. They can be planted directly outdoors in a sunny location or started indoors and transplanted after eight weeks. Once established, chives will regrow from their bulbs year after year and only require occasional thinning to keep producing.
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