{"product_id":"onion-chive-herb-seeds","title":"Onion Chive Herb Seeds","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOnion Chive Herb Seeds for Fresh Culinary Herbs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnion Chive Herb Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e grow into neat perennial clumps of slender, hollow green leaves with a fresh, mild onion flavour. Easy to harvest and highly versatile in the kitchen, chives are an excellent addition to herb gardens, vegetable beds, raised beds and containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFresh leaves can be finely chopped over baked potatoes, eggs, salads, soups, sauces and vegetables, or stirred into dips, soft cheeses and savoury butters. Their mild flavour makes them particularly useful where you want fresh onion character without overpowering other ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOnion Chives vs Garlic Chives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOnion Chives produce slender, hollow leaves with a mild sweet onion flavour. For flatter leaves with a more pronounced garlic-onion character, see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ozsprout.com.au\/products\/garlic-chive-herb-seeds\"\u003eGarlic Chive Herb Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoth are hardy, clump-forming perennial herbs that can provide repeated harvests once established, but their different leaf shape and flavour make them useful for different culinary purposes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerennial Herbs for Repeat Harvests\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOnce established, Onion Chives gradually develop into productive clumps that can return for multiple seasons. Regular cutting encourages fresh leaf growth and allows repeated harvesting throughout their active growing period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe plants also produce attractive rounded purple to mauve flower heads. The flowers are edible when clean and suitable for culinary use, and individual florets can be used in salads, savoury dishes and garnishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eEasy to Grow in Garden Beds or Pots\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChives grow well in full sun to partial shade and prefer fertile, consistently moist but freely draining soil. Seeds can be direct sown in small clusters or raised in trays and transplanted once seedlings are established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAllow approximately \u003cstrong\u003e15–30cm between established clumps\u003c\/strong\u003e. Plants generally reach around \u003cstrong\u003e25–40cm tall\u003c\/strong\u003e, making Onion Chives particularly suitable for containers, small gardens and spaces close to the kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHarvest Fresh Chives for Months or Years\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBegin useful harvesting once plants are well established, generally from approximately \u003cstrong\u003e60–90 days after sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e. Cut healthy leaves close to the base and allow fresh foliage to regrow before another heavy harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOlder clumps can eventually become crowded. Dividing established plants periodically helps maintain vigorous growth and also provides additional plants for the garden or containers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ozsprout","offers":[{"title":"1g","offer_id":42801934172403,"sku":"ONIONCHIVEHERBSEEDS-1G","price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20g","offer_id":42801934205171,"sku":"ONIONCHIVEHERBSEEDS-20G","price":10.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g","offer_id":42801934237939,"sku":"ONIONCHIVEHERBSEEDS-50G","price":26.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":42801934270707,"sku":"ONIONCHIVEHERBSEEDS-100G","price":49.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g","offer_id":42801934303475,"sku":"ONIONCHIVEHERBSEEDS-250G","price":89.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":42801934336243,"sku":"ONIONCHIVEHERBSEEDS-500G","price":160.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/1446\/5779\/products\/onion-chive-seeds-9873477.jpg?v=1758218987","url":"https:\/\/ozsprout.com.au\/products\/onion-chive-herb-seeds","provider":"OzSprout","version":"1.0","type":"link"}