Sow several seeds together about 0.5–1cm deep in moist seed compost. Keep them somewhere warm and bright while they germinate.

Keep the compost slightly moist while the seedlings establish. Chives naturally grow in clumps, so you don't need to separate every seedling.

Young plants can eventually be moved outside once they're established and have been gradually acclimatised to outdoor conditions.

Grow chives in sun or partial shade. They work well in pots and can also be planted into the garden.

Keep container-grown chives watered during the growing season, allowing excess water to drain away. Established plants growing in the ground usually need less attention except during prolonged dry weather.

Regular harvesting encourages fresh leaves. Established clumps can grow for many years and can eventually be divided if they become overcrowded.

Snip leaves with scissors just above the base whenever required. Regular cutting encourages new growth.

The flowers are edible too, although you can also leave some for pollinators.

Chives aren't particularly demanding. Plants growing for a long time in containers may benefit from occasional feeding or refreshing their compost.

Keep cutting. Regular harvesting encourages chives to produce fresh young leaves.