Chives - Garlic seeds

Garlic Chives Seeds (Allium tuberosum)

A Versatile Herb with a Garlic Flavour

Add a zesty garlic flavor to your dishes with our Chives - Garlic seeds. These perennial herbs feature attractive star-shaped flowers and flavorful leaves that can be used in a variety of culinary applications.

Key Features:

• Versatile Flavor: Enjoy a strong garlic taste in your dishes.
• Culinary Uses: Add to cream cheese, butter, eggs, potatoes, salads, soups, sauces, and dressings.
• Essential for Asian Cuisine: A staple in many Asian dishes, especially Japanese miso soup.
• Easy to Grow: A low-maintenance perennial herb that thrives in most gardens.

🌱 How to Grow Garlic Chives

Botanical Name

Allium tuberosum

When to Sow (Australia)

• Temperate/Cold Climates: Early Spring to Late Autumn
• Subtropical/Tropical Climates: Year-round (avoid peak summer heat)

☀️ Position

• Full sun (at least 6 hours daily)
• Can be grown in garden beds or containers (minimum 10L)

🌿 Soil Preparation

• Use well-draining soil enriched with compost or aged manure
• For pots, use a premium potting mix
• Weed the area thoroughly and keep it clear during early growth

🌾 Sowing Instructions

• Seed Depth: 8mm
• Spacing: 15cm apart in rows 15cm apart
• Germination Time: 14–21 days
• Ideal Soil Temp: 15–21°C

Tips:

• Mix tiny seeds with fine sand to improve handling
• Press seeds lightly into soil for good contact
• Keep soil moist but not soggy
• Protect young seedlings from pests and extreme conditions

🌱 Growing Notes

• Water when the top 5cm of soil is dry
• Water at base of the plant to avoid fungal issues
• Fertilise if needed with high-nitrogen or herb-friendly liquid feed
• Remove flower stalks early to extend the life of the plant
• Thin seedlings to 15cm spacing once they are established

✂️ Harvesting

• Time to Harvest: Approx. 60–90 days
• Harvest outer leaves as needed by cutting at the base
• Leaves can be wrapped in damp paper towel and stored in fridge for short-term use

✅ Why Grow Garlic Chives?

• Perennial and low-maintenance
• Edible leaves and flowers
• Mild garlic flavour
• Ideal for containers or garden beds
• Loved by pollinators when flowering

💡 Perfect for home cooks, herbalists, and gardeners seeking hardy herbs with flavour and function. A must-have for your culinary herb collection!

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