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Onion Chives Seeds

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  • Grow as herbs or microgreens.
  • Mild onion flavour.
  • Bee friendly herb variety.

HERB ‘Onion Chives’ Seeds

Botanical Name: Allium schoenoprasum

  • Also known as Oriental garlic, Chinese leek, and Chinese chives.
  • Hardy perennial herb with fine, hollow grass-like leaves and purple pom-pom flowers.
  • Used widely in French, Asian, and modern Australian cuisine for its mild onion flavour.
  • Edible flowers and leaves make an excellent garnish or flavour booster for eggs, potatoes, and soups.
  • Easy to grow in gardens or pots; flowers attract bees and repel unwanted pests.

Plant Details

  • Plant Type: Perennial herb in the onion family (Alliaceae)
  • Plant Height: 20–30 cm tall, forming dense clumps

Sowing Information

  • Germination: 14–21 days at 18–20°C
  • Depth: Sow seeds 2 cm deep
  • Position: Full sun to part shade
  • Sow Where: Direct sow or transplant clumps into beds, borders, or containers
  • Soil Type: Rich, moist, well-drained soil with pH 5.5–7.0
  • Spacing: 20–25 cm between plants; rows 30 cm apart

Growing Tips

  • Divide clumps every 3 years to maintain vigour—trim tops and roots before replanting.
  • Cut back hard in winter in warmer zones or allow natural dormancy in cool climates.
  • Deadhead flowers to prevent self-seeding and promote longer life and productivity.
  • Use mulch to retain soil moisture and keep weeds down.

Harvest

Harvest leaves 60–90 days after sowing. Snip close to the base early in the morning once dew has evaporated for best flavour and shelf life.

When to Sow Onion Chives in Your Climate

Climate ZoneBest Planting TimeTips
TemperateSeptember – NovemberSow in spring for rapid growth and summer harvests.
CoolLate spring to early summerPlant after last frost and protect young seedlings if needed.
AridEarly spring and autumnAvoid peak heat periods; keep soil moist in dry weather.
SubtropicalYear-round (best spring to autumn)Grow in pots or raised beds for easier care and access.
TropicalCooler months onlyProvide part shade and consistent watering to prevent heat stress.

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Additional information

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Growing Instructions

How to Grow Onion Chives Herbs

  • Space plants 15 cm apart.
  • Sowing depth: 2 cm.
  • Soil temperature: 18º – 21ºC.
  • Maturity: 70 – 90 days.
  • Sow in Summer, Autumn and Spring.
  • Grows up to 30 cm height.
  • Clumping, perennial variety.
  • Full sun or light shade.
  • Well-drained soil with a pH of 5.5 – 7.

How to Grow Onion Chives Microgreens

  • Sow rate: 40 – 50 grams for a 10 x 20″ growing tray.
  • Do not pre-soak seeds.
  • Moisten soil, flatten 3-4 cm soil in tray. Prefers to grow in soil instead of hydroponic method.
  • Cover with tray lid. Store in well ventilated area away from light until the seeds germinate. Garlic chives can have a slow germination time of 1 – 2 weeks. Lightly water 1-2 times daily.
  • Uncover and place in light. Water 1-2 times daily.
  • Harvest time: 21 days.

Product Specifications

  • No chemical treatment.
  • Non-GMO seeds.
  • Open-pollinated.
  • Botanical name: Allium schoenoprasum.
  • Seeds per gram: Approx. 990.
  • We do not ship to Tasmania due to quarantine restrictions.
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