Garlic Chives Seeds 100 Count - Culinary Herb for Asian Cuisine
Garlic chives, also known as Chinese chives, are a flavorful perennial herb prized in Asian cuisine for their mild garlic-onion taste. Unlike common chives, their flat, grass-like leaves and delicate white flowers add both culinary and ornamental value to the garden. These easy-to-grow plants are a favorite for stir-fries, dumplings, soups, and omelets, and they return year after year in suitable climates.
Whether you're a home cook looking to add fresh flavor to your dishes or a gardener seeking a low-maintenance herb, garlic chives are an excellent choice. They attract pollinators with their late-summer blooms and can be grown in garden beds, borders, or containers.
Plant Features
- Flat, grass-like green leaves with a distinct garlic-onion flavor
- Clusters of white, star-shaped flowers in late summer to early fall
- Perennial in USDA zones 4-10, returning each spring
- Attracts bees and other beneficial pollinators
- Drought-tolerant once established
Growing Information
- Botanical Name: Allium tuberosum
- Plant Type: Perennial herb
- Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
- Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil moist but not waterlogged
- Growth Habit: Clumping, upright
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-10
- Bloom Season: Late summer to early fall
- Mature Height: 12-24 inches
- Spacing: 6-12 inches apart
Planting & Care
Sow garlic chive seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost, or direct sow outdoors after the danger of frost has passed. Press seeds lightly into the soil surface, as they need light to germinate. Keep the soil consistently moist until germination, which typically occurs in 10-14 days. Thin seedlings to 6-12 inches apart to allow for their clumping growth habit.
Once established, garlic chives require minimal care. Water regularly during dry spells and divide clumps every few years to maintain vigor. Harvest leaves by cutting them near the base, and remove flower stalks if you prefer to focus on leaf production. In colder zones, mulch around plants in winter to protect the roots.
What's Included
100 Garlic Chive Seeds (Allium tuberosum).