Seed Savers Organic Chives

The slender, onion-flavored, green foliage of chives can be eaten fresh or cooked, and can even be frozen for use later. The cheery, lavender-pink flowers of this perennial herb are also edible and make this species a welcome addition to ornamental borders. Plants will self-sow. Organic Perennial in zones 3-9 Plants grow to 12-20 inches tall Onion-flavored foliage and edible pink flowers 250 seeds This variety works for: Fresh eating Freezing Chives can be used with savory soups and fish dishes. They are often used as a garnish for baked potatoes and the flowers can be used to color and flavor vinegars for salad dressings. Instructions - Sow seeds indoors ¼" deep. Transplant outdoors as soon as soil can be worked in spring. Chives are also easy to direct seed.Established plants can easily be divided in both spring and fall. Remove spent blossoms regularly to prolong blooming. Start Indoors: 4-6 weeks before last frost Germination: 7-14 Days Plant Outdoors: 4-8” Apart Light: Sun/Pa