How to choose the best:
Chives

Touch

Look for stalks that feel nice and robust, — not at all as if they’re soft, wilting, or slimy at all.

See

Look for a deep green color at the tips, which tapers down to a paler shade near the base.

Avoid any stalks that look to be turning yellow or brown.

Smell

Look for a nice, faint, oniony smell.

Mmmmmmmmm…

Some more details:

How to store

Once cut from the ground, chives do best in a humid environment, so try wrapping in a moist cloth or paper towel before storing in a plastic bag, and just swap out the cloth at least once per week.

When it's in season

Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec.