Garlic Chives Chinese Herb Seeds.

Allium tuberosum Garlic Chives Seeds

Garlic chives are a versatile perennial herb native to Asia, widely used in both the kitchen and ornamental gardens. Unlike common onion chives (Allium schoenoprasum), garlic chives have flat strap like leaves with a delicate garlic flavour. The plants form dense clumps that return year after year, making them a reliable and low?maintenance addition to the herb garden.

In summer, garlic chives produce clusters of star shaped white flowers that are edible and highly attractive to bees and other pollinators. The flowers can also be dried for arrangements, adding ornamental value. Both the leaves and flowers are edible, while the small bulbs can be used like mild shallots.

 

Seed Qty Approx 1 gram

 

Sow Indoors February to April, or outdoors May to July

Germination 7 to 14 days at 15–20°C

Soil and Position Fertile, well drained soil in full sun or partial shade

Height 30–45 cm with upright clumping habit

Harvest May to October. Cut leaves as required; plants regrow quickly

 

Sowing Instructions

 

Sow seeds thinly in pots or trays of moist compost, covering lightly with soil. Keep at 15–20°C until germination. Transplant seedlings into clumps or thin direct sowings to 20–30 cm apart. Garlic chives can also be grown in containers for easy harvesting.

 

Grow and Maintenance

 

Garlic chives are hardy to around –15°C and will overwinter in most UK gardens. Cut leaves regularly to encourage fresh growth. Divide clumps every 3–4 years to maintain vigour. Protect young seedlings from slugs and snails.

 

Uses and Benefits

 

Culinary: Adds a mild garlic flavour to stir fries, soups, omelettes, dumplings, and salads

Ornamental: White starry flowers are attractive in borders and arrangements

Practical: Perennial cut and come again herb, easy to grow and long lived

Ecological: Flowers are highly attractive to pollinators

 

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