The mild, sweet onion flavor of chives is a great addition to salads, soups, and sauces. Start seeds inside about 6-8 weeks before the last frost date. Transplant 6" apart in prepared garden bed after danger of frost has passed. SEED INFORMATION: Lifecycle: perennial Time to Maturity: about 2 months Sun Requirement: sun/part shade Spacing: 6" apart Depth: 1/8 inch Packet Weight: 300mg Bloom Season: summer Height: 12" Uses: edible, flower, garden bed, flowers Low Maintenance: n/a Seeds/Oz: 25000 Ideal Germination Temperature: 70F Sowing Method: transplant