Seed Type: Desi, Native, Non-Hybrid, Open Pollinated and Non-GMO
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Common Name
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Herb Chives
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Quantity
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200 Seeds |
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Germination Percentage
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85-90
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What Are Herb Chives Seeds? — Crop Overview
Herb Chives (చైవ్స్ ఆకులు | चाइव्स | சைவ்ஸ்) is a cool-season herb crop grown across India for its thin, aromatic edible leaves used in cooking and garnishing. Belonging to the onion family, chives offer a mild onion flavor and are widely used in salads, soups, and continental dishes. Perfectly adapted to South Indian climates in mild weather, it is ideal for kitchen gardens and small-scale herb farming. Seedvanam.
Why Grow Desi Herb Chives — Farmer & Gardener Benefits
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Benefit
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Detail
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Non-Hybrid
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Save seeds season after season — zero re-purchase cost
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Yield
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0.2–0.5 kg per plant / 20–30 quintals per acre
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Drought Tolerance
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Low — prefers consistent moisture
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Nutrition
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Rich in vitamins A, C, iron, and antioxidants
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Income
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Dual-use: fresh leaves for kitchen + herbs for market sale
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Soil Health
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Shallow-rooted — suitable for crop rotation
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Nutritional Value of Herb Chives
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Nutrient
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Per 100g (approx.)
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Protein
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3.3 g
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Dietary Fiber
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2.5 g
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Iron
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1.6 mg
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Vitamin C
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58 mg
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Calories
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30 kcal
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How to Grow Herb Chives Seeds — Farm & Home Garden Guide
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Stage
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Detail
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Land Prep
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Well-drained loamy soil, pH 6–7, rich in organic matter
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Sowing Method
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Direct sow / container / seedling tray
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Seed Rate
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0.5–1 kg per acre / pinch per pot
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Spacing
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20 × 20 cm
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Irrigation
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Regular light watering — keep soil moist
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Fertiliser
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Organic compost + vermicompost recommended
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Pest Watch
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Aphids, thrips — neem oil spray
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Harvest
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50–70 days — cut leaves regularly for regrowth
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Sowing Calendar for Herb Chives — India-Wide
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Season
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Region
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Sowing Months
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Harvest Months
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Kharif
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Telangana, AP, Karnataka
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Not preferred
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—
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Rabi
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Tamil Nadu, Kerala coasts
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October–November
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December–February
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Winter
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North & Central India
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October–December
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January–March
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Year-round
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Terrace / Container
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Any mild climate month
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50–70 days after sow
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Herb Chives — Crop Quick Facts
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Parameter
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Detail
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Botanical Name
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Allium schoenoprasum
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Telugu Name
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చైవ్స్ ఆకులు
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Hindi Name
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चाइव्स
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Tamil Name
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சைவ்ஸ்
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Crop Type
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Herb / Leafy Vegetable
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Sowing Season
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Rabi / Winter
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Germination
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7–14 days
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Days to Harvest
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50–70 days
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Drought Tolerance
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Low
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Farm Scale
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Kitchen garden to commercial herb farm
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Seed Type
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Desi, Non-Hybrid, Open-Pollinated, Non-GMO
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Common Names of Herb Chives Seeds Across India
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State/Region
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Common Name
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Andhra Pradesh & Telangana
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చైవ్స్ (Chives)
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Tamil Nadu
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சைவ்ஸ் (Chives)
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Karnataka
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ಚೈವ್ಸ್ (Chives)
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Maharashtra
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चाइव्स (Chives)
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Gujarat
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ચાઇવ્સ (Chives)
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North India
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चाइव्स (Chives)
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West Bengal
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চিভস (Chives)
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Odisha
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ଚାଇଭ୍ସ (Chives)
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Kerala
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ചൈവ്സ് (Chives)
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Why Buy Herb Chives Seeds from SeedVanam?
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Desi & seed-saving — one purchase, multiple seasons
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Tested for Indian conditions — not imported or lab-modified
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Hyderabad-based, ships pan-India — farmer-friendly bulk options available
Frequently Asked Questions — Herb Chives Seeds
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Question
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Answer
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What is Chives in Telugu?
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చైవ్స్ (Chives)
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Desi or hybrid?
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100% desi, open-pollinated — save seeds each season
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Best season in Telangana?
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October–November (Winter/Rabi)
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Suitable for small farms?
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Yes — works from terrace pots to 1-acre plots
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Germination rate?
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75–85% under proper Indian growing conditions
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