How to Get Chives to Germinate

Chives, a perennial favorite in the backyard garden, have a mild onion flavor. Chives are used in dips and flavored vinegars as well as a garnish or a topping on salads. The lavender blooms of the plant are also edible. Germinating chive seeds requires the right potting medium and moisture. It is best to germinate the seeds indoors to reap a bountiful harvest. The seeds may be sown outdoors after the danger of frost is past, but this results in less chive stems.

Things You'll Need

• Flat container
• Peat-based, soil-less potting mixture

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Instructions

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     Place the chive seeds 1/2 inch deep into the potting medium in a container with a peat-based, soil-less mixture.

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     Set the container in a dark area where the temperatures range from 60 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit.

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     Water the seeds so they stay consistently damp.

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     Plant the chives outdoors after about a month to six weeks. Grow in an area that receives full sunlight. Chives best in soils with a pH of 6 to 8.