Chives

$2.49

Chives form clumps of hollow grass-like leaves with a mild onion flavor. Left to mature, before seeding it develops attractive lavender-pink flowers. Some delicious options include soups, salads, cheese, and egg dishes. This versatile herb can be dried or frozen.

Approximately 375-400 seeds.

In stock

Description

Chives are hollow grass-like leaves with a mild onion flavour. In maturity, it develops attractive lavender flowers. Simply add some chopped chives to soups, salads, cheese, and egg dishes for a quality flavour. Additionally, you can also dry or freeze this versatile herb.  A fragrant addition to your meals.

Approximately 375-400 seeds.

At Shelmerdine we offer the best selection of garden seeds and seed starting products for your garden! From growing microgreens to indoor sprouts and full scale vegetable gardening, we have everything you could possibly need to be successful! If you’re new to seeds and seed starting, visit our store! Our staff are experts at seed starting and at vegetable gardening and we love to share our passion and knowledge with you!

Growing plants from seed is a great way to start gardening earlier in the season. With the right light, soil and some simple equipment, it’s easy to grow from seed to harvest. All you need is a sunny window or some grow lights, a basic seed-starting mix, some trays or small pots, and a seedling heat mat if you want to accelerated growth.

SEED STARTING IS FUN, EASY AND IS SO REWARDING!

Starting your own seeds indoors expands the selection of crops that you can grow. This is especially relevant because we live in a cold climate with a relatively short growing season. We are located in climate zone 3, so slow maturing crops like peppers, onions, leeks, celery, and tomatoes have to be started before spring in order for them to reach maturity during the summer months. Visit our Seed Starting Calendar to learn more about when to start your seeds indoors and which seeds can be directly sown into the garden.

Our friends at Mckenzie Seeds carry an incredible offering of Canadian-grown, organic seeds. Their website is also an incredible resource for seed and seed starting information – check them out! At Shelmerdine, we’re excited to be your experts for all things seeds!

 

Flavor: Subtle onion taste

Preparation Ideas: Perfect for adding a subtle onion taste to salads, soups, or omelettes.

Seed Type: Heirloom

Planting

Sow seed directly into the garden or start seed indoors 6 weeks before the last frost. Harvest often by cutting 5 cm (2″) from the ground. Can be grown indoors.

Planting Depth: 1.3 cm (1/2″)

Plantling Spacing: 15 cm (6″)

Row Spacing: 30 cm (12″)

Days to Germination: 7-14 Days

Days to Maturity: 80 Days

About McKenzie Seeds

122 years of quality products and unsurpassed service speaks for itself. We always deliver on our promises, making us Canada’s number one packet seed supplier. We ensure, top quality seed that is guaranteed to grow. Beginners and experts alike will be enticed by our tried and true varieties, as well as the new and exciting varieties Canadians have come to expect from us. Make McKenzie your one-stop-shop for all your gardening needs: Packet Seeds, Jiffy Seed Starting, Lawn Seed, Onions, Seed Potatoes, Wildflowers, Gardening Accessories and so much more!

You may also like…