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Sow the seeds ¼ th to ½ an inch deep into the soil. Keep the seeds in darkness to help them germinate. Once the seeds have matured into seedlings, transplant them into the garden in late spring through late summer.Chives seedlings can end up growing too close together that results in clumps. Thin these clumps to 8 - 12 inches apart. The empty space will be filled in overtime. If you want to plant divisions, use a space or shovel to divide the existing clumps. Trim the leaves by 1 inch above the ground, replant the divisions, and cover the bulb with soil. 3 to 5 clumps of chives would be sufficient for a family of 4.