Garlic Chives Seeds (10g)

🌱 Garlic Chives Seeds (Allium tuberosum)

Description:
Garlic chives, also known as Chinese chives or Allium tuberosum, are hardy perennial herbs valued for their mild garlic flavor and high nutritional content. The flat, dark green leaves are used fresh in salads, soups, stir-fries, and dumplings, while the edible white flowers attract pollinators.

Plant Characteristics:

• Type: Perennial herb

• Family: Amaryllidaceae

• Height: 12–18 inches (30–45 cm)

• Leaves: Flat, grass-like with a subtle garlic aroma

• Flowers: White star-shaped blooms in late summer

Growing Information:

• Sowing Time: Spring or early autumn

• Sowing Depth: 0.5 cm (¼ inch)

• Germination Time: 10–14 days

• Spacing: 6–8 inches apart

• Light Requirement: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter

• Watering: Keep soil moist but not waterlogged

Harvest:
Begin harvesting the leaves 60–70 days after sowing. Cut the leaves 2–3 cm above the ground — new shoots will regrow continuously. Flowers can also be harvested for culinary or ornamental use.

Uses:

• Fresh garnish for soups, salads, noodles, and dumplings

• Flavoring agent in sauces and stir-fries

• Attractive companion plant that repels pests and attracts bees

Nutritional Value:
Rich in vitamins A, C, and K, and contains antioxidants that support overall health and immunity.