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Chives Seeds - Garlic

Same wonderful chives with a garlic undertone

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Heat Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Hydroponic Friendly
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Borders
Medicinal
Edible
Deer Resistant
Rodent Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Deters Insects
North American Native
Microgreens

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Allium tuberosum

LIFE CYCLE

  • Perennial

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

DAYS TO MATURITY

  • 80 to 90 days

GROWTH HABIT

  • Clumping

COLOR

  • Green

Also known as Chinese chives, garlic chives (Allium tuberosum), can be used the way you use regular chives. They are distinguishable from chives by their flat, broader leaves and fragrant white flowers.

As the name indicates, garlic chives have a delicate garlic flavor and are used extensively in oriental dishes. Garlic chives are a good choice for those who shy away from full-flavored garlic.

  • • Heirloom culinary perennial
  • • Sometimes called Chinese Chives; Distinguishable by their delicate garlic flavor
  • • Thrives in bright, sunny growing areas

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow
  • Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/4 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 6 to 9 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 141 Up to 50 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce 8,000 Up to 500 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

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Chives Seeds - Garlic FAQs

Is Garlic Chives resistant to animals or disease?

Garlic Chives is deer resistant and rabbit resistant, meaning deer and rabbits generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

What type of seed is Garlic Chives?

Garlic Chives is classified as heirloom seed and open pollinated seed.

What is the flavor profile of Garlic Chives?

Garlic Chives has a flavor profile described as mild garlic and hint of sweetness.

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