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Organic chives

Name: Organic chives
Brand: Biologiquement vôtre
SKU: BIOV-SEMENCES
Price: 4.49 CAD
Availability: InStock

Common name Chives

Latin name Allium schoenoprasum

Quantity per packet About 800 seeds

Organic Chives are easy to grow, highly productive, and useful in countless recipes. They provide fresh, flavorful leaves over a long season with very little maintenance.

Product information

Product
identification

Common nameChives

Latin nameAllium schoenoprasum

FamilyAmaryllidaceae

TypeHerb

CyclePerennial

Quantity per packAbout 800 seeds

Code produitBIOVO-0028

Product
description

Organic Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) is a hardy, essential perennial herb valued for its hollow dark green leaves and delicate onion-like flavor. It forms a compact, flexible, productive clump that returns reliably year after year in Canadian gardens, with excellent hardiness down to about -40°C. In summer, its violet-purple pompom flowers add ornamental value to vegetable gardens, borders, and edible landscapes. The decorative flowers are also edible and attract bees, hoverflies, and other pollinators.

Easy to grow, Chives can be sown from April through June, indoors or directly outdoors once the soil has warmed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and light, fertile, slightly moist, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Once established, it requires little maintenance: watering during dry periods, an annual application of compost, and regular cutting are enough to maintain strong production. Harvest the leaves about 90 days after sowing, cutting them a few centimetres above the soil to encourage tender, vigorous regrowth.

In the garden, Chives belong in vegetable gardens, borders, rock gardens, containers, or near the kitchen for quick everyday harvests. They pair well with Carrots, Cucumbers, and Strawberries while adding useful bloom to pollinator gardens. Fresh leaves flavor salads, omelets, potatoes, sauces, dips, and compound butters, while the purple flowers decorate dishes and infused vinegars. Flavorful, pollinator-friendly, and long-lived, Chives are perfect for a productive, ecological, low-maintenance organic garden.

Sowing
guide

Sowing periodApril to June

Best time

April to June

Sowing depth0.5 cm (1/4 in)

Germination temperature18 to 22°C (64 to 72°F)

Germination time10 to 14 days

Propagation

Propagated by seed or by dividing mature clumps. Division is a simple method that quickly multiplies established plants.

Growing
method

Sow Chive seeds indoors or directly outdoors once the soil has warmed in spring. Cover the seeds lightly and keep the growing medium evenly moist until germination. Chives grow best in full sun to partial shade in light, well-drained soil. Once established, they form dense clumps that return reliably every year in Canadian gardens. Harvest leaves regularly by cutting them a few centimetres above the ground to encourage vigorous regrowth. This easy-to-grow herb is suitable for both beginners and experienced gardeners.

Soil
and care

ExposureFull sun to partial shade

Soil

Chives prefer light, fertile, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Constantly waterlogged soil can reduce vigor and longevity.

Soil pHSlightly acidic to neutral

Watering

Chives prefer slightly moist, well-drained soil. Water during dry periods to maintain tender, productive foliage.

Fertilization

Chives require very little fertilizer when grown in soil rich in organic matter. A yearly application of compost or a balanced organic fertilizer encourages abundant, flavorful foliage.

Care levelModerate

Cut back the leaves regularly throughout the growing season to encourage continuous new growth. Remove flower stalks if maximum leaf production is desired. Apply a layer of compost each spring to maintain plant vigor. Divide mature clumps every three to four years to keep them productive. A light mulch helps conserve soil moisture during hot weather.

Container
growing

Recommended pot size

20 to 25 cm (8 to 10 in)

Organic Chives grow easily in containers on balconies, patios, or near a sunny kitchen window. A pot at least 20 to 25 cm (8 to 10 in) deep filled with light, well-drained growing mix provides abundant harvests. Frequent harvesting encourages continuous production of tender leaves throughout the season. As a hardy perennial, chives can remain in the same container for several years with a light annual application of compost.

Bloom,
harvest
and garden

This hardy perennial herb produces abundant harvests for many years while providing continuous fresh leaves from spring through autumn. Its decorative flowers also add ornamental value to edible gardens.

Organic Chives are easy to grow, highly productive, and useful in countless recipes. They provide fresh, flavorful leaves over a long season with very little maintenance.

Garden use

Organic Chives are ideal for vegetable gardens, edible borders, rock gardens, containers, and pollinator gardens. They grow beautifully alongside vegetables and strawberries while producing attractive edible flowers. Their compact habit makes them perfect for edging beds and growing in pots, while their nectar-rich blooms support biodiversity throughout the garden.

Bloom period

Summer flowering produces attractive violet-purple globe-shaped blooms highly valued by pollinators. The flowers are ornamental, edible, and help support biodiversity in the garden.

Flower colorViolet-purple

Foliage colorDark green

Harvest

Harvest the leaves about 90 days after sowing, then continue harvesting regularly throughout the season. Frequent cutting encourages tender new growth.

Fruiting

Not applicable

Wildlife appealBees and pollinators

Size
and facts

Height30 to 45 cm (12 to 18 in)

Spread30 cm (12 in)

Growth rateModerate

Minimum temperature-40°C (-40°F)

Foliage typeDeciduous

Papillonstrue

Planting
partners

Good companions

Carrot, cucumber, strawberry

Avoid planting with

Beans, peas

Recipe
and inspiration

Chives are an essential culinary herb for seasoning salads, omelets, potatoes, sauces, dips, and compound butters. Their fresh leaves provide a delicate onion flavor without overpowering other ingredients. The purple flowers are also edible and can be added to salads or infused into flavored vinegars. Chives freeze exceptionally well, making it easy to enjoy their fresh flavor year-round.

Frequently asked questions

When should I sow Organic Chives in Canada? +

Seeds can be sown from spring through early summer. Germination is quick when the soil remains evenly moist and has warmed sufficiently.

Are Chives a perennial herb? +

Yes. Chives are an extremely hardy perennial that returns every year in most regions of Canada. The clump becomes larger and more productive over time.

Are Chive flowers edible? +

Yes. The purple flowers are fully edible and add both a decorative touch and a mild onion flavor to salads and summer dishes.

How should I harvest Chives to encourage regrowth? +

Cut the leaves about 5 cm (2 in) above the ground rather than trimming only the tips. This encourages rapid, vigorous new growth.

Are Chives a good companion plant? +

Yes. Chives grow well alongside many vegetables and are widely used in companion planting to encourage a diverse, healthy organic garden.

The availability of our seeds varies depending on seasonal availability, production schedules and supplier inventory. Certain varieties may only be offered for a limited time based on their natural growth cycle, sowing period or available stock. These product pages are designed to help and inspire gardeners in choosing the right seeds for vegetable gardens, flower beds, pollinator gardens, container growing, naturalization projects and sustainable outdoor spaces.