{"product_id":"chives","title":"Chives","description":"\u003cp\u003eChives have an onion-like flavor that comes from the robust stems which are generally chopped finely and great to add to almost any savory dish; use in sour cream, cream cheese, soups, and on your morning eggs, etc. The light lavender flowers can be added to your favorite salad, just break the head apart. Grows 8-12\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e100 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note that germination rates for alliums (onions\/shallots\/chives\/leeks) decline rapidly. We strongly encourage you to purchase new seed each growing season.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(50, 113, 56);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePLANTING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAllium schoenopraum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerennial, zones 4-9\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e4-10 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination Temperature: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOptimum soil temperatures 65-75ºF\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeed Planting Depth:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e  Sow ¼” deep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStarting Indoors:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eStart indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSow in flats 1\/4” deep, 1\/4” apart. Transplant seedlings out mid\/late spring, 4-6” apart. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSowing Outdoors:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e In early to mid-spring when the soil temperature reaches 55-60ºF. Sow a group of seeds, 4-6” apart. Thin out or let grow to fully mature plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowth Habit: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eColumnar \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeight and Width: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e12-18” x 12-24”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpacing: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e4-6” apart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight Needs:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Full sun to light shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil Needs: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eChives need fertile, well-drained soil \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlowering: \u003c\/b\u003e70-80\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHarvest: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eStart harvesting once the leaves are pencil-sized and\/or plants are established.  Use fresh, dried, or freeze.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUses:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCulinary, edible flowers, flowers attract bees and beneficial insects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Divide clumps every few years to keep the plants productive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTips: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSelf-seeds, remove seed heads if you do not want volunteers. Grow well in containers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pinetree Garden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":5280825732,"sku":"00551","price":2.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/6282\/files\/chives-herbs-pinetree-garden-seeds-643.jpg?v=1762357214","url":"https:\/\/www.superseeds.mom\/products\/chives","provider":"Pinetree Garden Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}