A Chinese chive, Garlic Chives have flatter and more grass-like leaves. They don't spread as rampantly as their cousin either. Lovely as an ornamental with white flowers arranged in a half-sphere on very straight stems. Blooms in August and grows to 2 ft. Has a mild garlic flavor. 100 seeds Please note that germination rates for alliums (onions/shallots/chives/leeks) decline rapidly. We strongly encourage you to purchase new seed each growing season. PLANTING Allium tuberosum Perennial, zones 4-9 Germination: 4-10 days Germination Temperature: Optimum soil temperatures 65-75ºF Seed Planting Depth: Sow ¼” deep Starting Indoors: Start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Sow in flats 1/4” deep, 1/4” apart. Transplant seedlings out mid/late spring, 4-6” apart. Sowing Outdoors: In early to mid-spring when the soil temperature reaches 55-60ºF. Sow a group of seeds, 4-6” apart. Thin out or let grow to fully mature plants Growth Habit: Columnar Height and Width: 18-24” x 12-24” Spacing: 4-6” apart Light Needs: Full sun to light shade Soil Needs: Garlic Chives need fertile, well-drained soil Flowering: 80-90 days Harvest: Start harvesting once the leaves are pencil-sized and/or plants are established. Use fresh, dried, or freeze. Uses: Culinary, edible flowers, flowers attract bees and beneficial insects Care: Divide clumps every few years to keep the plants productive Tips: Self-seeds, remove seed heads if you do not want volunteers. Grow well in containers
