{"product_id":"chives-seeds","title":"Chives - Herb Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eChives - Herb Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmaryllidaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEurope, Asia and North America\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20-30 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to partial shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegular; keep soil lightly moist\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell-drained, fertile loam with compost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight feeding with compost or liquid fertilizer occasionally\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;A versatile \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;culinary\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; herb snipped fresh over salads, soups, eggs, curries and dips for a delicate onion flavour. The \u0026lt;em\u0026gt;edible flowers\u0026lt;\/em\u0026gt; add colour to salads, and the plant\u0026amp;#039;s blooms attract pollinators to the garden.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Sow seeds \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;0.5 cm deep\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; in clusters in pots or trays. Seeds \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;germinate in 10-21 days\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; (be patient). Thin to small clumps spaced \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;10-15 cm apart\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;. Begin snipping leaves once clumps are 15 cm tall, about \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;60-80 days from sowing\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;; always leave a few cm so they regrow. Divide established clumps every couple of years to keep them vigorous.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I sow chives seeds in India?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow in the cool season, roughly September to February, in most of India. In mild climates and shaded balconies chives can be kept going much of the year as a perennial.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow chives indoors or on a windowsill?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, chives are one of the best windowsill herbs. A small 6-inch pot with 4-5 hours of light and steady moisture will give you snippable leaves for months.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51051754029302,"sku":"SED-HRB-CHIVES-001","price":74.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/nurserylive-seeds-chives-herb-seeds-16969066774668.jpg?v=1782713941","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/chives-seeds","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}