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Garlic

Allium tuberosum

$3.99

3 g Approximately

Garlic Chives, also known as Chinese chives or Oriental garlic, are perennial herbs with flat, grass-like leaves that provide a mild garlic flavor. Originating from China, they have been cultivated for thousands of years and are commonly used in Asian cuisine. Unlike onion chives, garlic chives produce white star-shaped flowers and are often used as a vegetable rather than an herb. This low-maintenance plant is drought-tolerant, cold-hardy, and grows well in containers or garden beds.

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  • Type: Perennial
  • Hardiness Zones: 3–9
  • Plant Height: 12–15 inches
  • Days to Maturity:
    • Leaves: 40–50 days
    • Flowers: Late summer to early fall
  • Soil Preference: Moist, well-drained soil
  • Light Preference: Full sun to partial shade
  • Temperature Range: Adaptable to warm and cool climates
  • Pests/Diseases: Minimal; strong garlic scent deters pests
  • Direct Sow: After the last frost, plant seeds 1/4 inch deep in rows 18 inches apart.
  • Indoor Start: In short growing seasons, start indoors with bottom heat for faster germination.
  • Spacing: Thin to 6–8 inches apart once seedlings appear.
  • Germination: 14 days in moist soil.
  • Container Growing: Thrives in pots; ensures controlled growth to prevent spreading.

Growing Tips

  • Watering: Keep the soil moist during seedling development.

Maintenance:

  • Trim regularly to prevent excessive spreading.
  • Remove seed heads to control reseeding.

Overwintering:

  • In warmer climates, garlic chives remain green year-round.
  • In colder climates, cut back in late fall; plants regrow in spring.

Companion Planting:

  • Enhances the flavor of carrots and deters pests from broccoli, kale, and strawberries.

Culinary Uses:

  • Leaves: Used in soups, stir-fries, dumplings, sauces, and egg dishes.
  • Flowers: Edible garnish with a mild, slightly sweet garlic flavor.
  • Traditional Asian dishes: Found in Pad Thai, Chinese jiaozi, and Korean buchukimchi.

Medicinal Benefits:

  • Traditionally used to promote digestion, circulation, and immune health.
  • Rich in vitamins C, calcium, and iron.
  • Garlic chives are an excellent, low-maintenance addition to any garden, providing flavorful greens year after year with minimal care.