Garlic chives (Allium tuberosum), also known as Chinese chives, is an aromatic perennial of the Allium family.
Garlic chives (Allium tuberosum), also known as Chinese chives, is an aromatic perennial of the Allium family. It has flat, narrow leaves with a fine garlic flavour and white, fragrant flowers that are both edible and decorative. The leaves are used fresh in salads, soups and Asian dishes, giving a delicate garlic taste. The plant is hardy, propagates easily and returns year after year, forming dense clumps. It is valued both in the kitchen and as a nectar plant, attracting bees with its flowers.
Sowing method: Under cover for an early crop, or direct in the ground after the last frost
Transplant age: 45–55 days
Transplanting: Yes
Where it grows: Open ground · Pot min. 3 L · Balcony · Window box
Row spacing: 25 cm
Trim the seedling leaves by a third before planting — it establishes better.
Stop watering 2–3 weeks before harvest for better keeping.
| Exposure | Soare |
|---|---|
| Life cycle | Anual |
| Seed type | Standard |
| Water needs | Moderate |
| Colour | Verde |
| Placement | Exterior |
