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Garlic Chives Seeds

Garlic Chives Seeds

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~0.6 g (~120 seeds)
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Garlic chives are a versatile herb used widely in Asian cooking. When young, leaves and flower buds have a delicate aroma and a garlic flavor with hints of honey and onion. Add to stir fries, scrambled eggs, soups, and noodles, or sprinkle on meats and fish. The plant comes back every year, is good for containers and indoor growing for fresh herbs all winter long. Edible flowers are loved by bees.

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Variety Info

Family: Alliaceae

Native: Asia

Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 3–9

Exposure: Full sun to part shade

Plant Dimensions: 18" tall

Variety Info: Flat leaves are ¼" wide, 10"–18" long. White flowers on tubular stems bloom mid- to late summer. Garlic chives are also called Chinese chives because they are used extensively in Chinese cooking.

Attributes: Drought Tolerant, Good for Containers, Attracts Pollinators, Deer Resistant

Sowing Info

When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date, as soon as soil can be worked, or as late as 2 months before your first fall frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 45°F, ideally 60°–70°F.

When to Start Inside: 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date.

Days to Emerge: 10–15 days

Seed Depth: ¼"

Seed Spacing: A group of 6 seeds every 8"

Row Spacing: 8" apart or as desired

Thinning: Not required

Growing Info

Harvesting: FOLIAGE: When outer spears of chives are at least 6" long, cut back to 2" above ground level. Once or twice a season, shear plants to 2" above ground; this will keep the new, tender foliage available. FLOWERS: Harvest for dried flowers and consumption when in full bloom. FLOWER BUDS: Harvest when stems are 12" tall before bud has opened. NOTE: Some gardeners recommend not harvesting garlic chives the first year to allow plant to strengthen.

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  • Esther R.
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    May 25, 2024
    5 Stars

    I planted the garlic chives in a 5gl Epic grow bag and so far they are looking good.

    Zone 10a

  • Nancy S.
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Apr 29, 2024
    5 Stars

    I like the seeds and prices

    Are reasonable for a senior citizen.

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
  • Russell S.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Feb 11, 2024
    5 Stars

    Great germination rate!

    Very good planting directions included on seed packages which is very helpful.

    Beautiful artwork on all products!

    Top Notch Seed Company

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
  • Matthew B.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Nov 20, 2024
    5 Stars

    Great catalog and selection!

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
  • Kiana
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Sep 7, 2024
    5 Stars

    Love the packaging and the seeds. They’re all planted and within a couple days, they’ve already started growing.