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Garlic Chives

Quick Facts:

  • Flat, garlic-flavored leaves
  • Produces in early spring
  • Cut-and-come-again variety
  • Great for seasoning soups & sides
  • Reproduce by rhizomes & self-seeding

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Garlic Chives

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Allium tuberosum

Garlic Chives is a perennial herb that produces flat, garlic-flavored leaves well-suited for use as a flavor enhancer or garnish.  Garlic chives are among the first of our herbs to green up in the spring and after a long colorless winter, I'll admit that I sometimes go a little overboard, adding fresh garlic chives to almost every dish until my husband finally complains.  It's a perennial overindulgence that I am happy to repeat.  Plants are healthy and productive, and leaves regenerate quickly after cutting.  Produces white clusters of flowers which eventually give rise to small, black seeds.  Garlic chives reproduce by rhizomes and by self-seeding, making them an excellent ground cover or edging plan... More

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Allium tuberosum

Garlic Chives is a perennial herb that produces flat, garlic-flavored leaves well-suited for use as a flavor enhancer or garnish.  Garlic chives are among the first of our herbs to green up in the spring and after a long colorless winter, I'll admit that I sometimes go a little overboard, adding fresh garlic chives to almost every dish until my husband finally complains.  It's a perennial overindulgence that I am happy to repeat.  Plants are healthy and productive, and leaves regenerate quickly after cutting.  Produces white clusters of flowers which eventually give rise to small, black seeds.  Garlic chives reproduce by rhizomes and by self-seeding, making them an excellent ground cover or edging plant. Each packet contains a minimum of 100 seeds.

Allium tuberosum

Garlic Chives is a perennial herb that produces flat, garlic-flavored leaves well-suited for use as a flavor enhancer or garnish.  Garlic chives are among the first of our herbs to green up in the spring and after a long colorless winter, I'll admit that I sometimes go a little overboard, adding fresh garlic chives to almost every dish until my husband finally complains.  It's a perennial overindulgence that I am happy to repeat.  Plants are healthy and pro... read more

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Allium tuberosum

Garlic Chives is a perennial herb that produces flat, garlic-flavored leaves well-suited for use as a flavor enhancer or garnish.  Garlic chives are among the first of our herbs to green up in the spring and after a long colorless winter, I'll admit that I sometimes go a little overboard, adding fresh garlic chives to almost every dish until my husband finally complains.  It's a perennial overindulgence that I am happy to repeat.  Plants are healthy and productive, and leaves regenerate quickly after cutting.  Produces white clusters of flowers which eventually give rise to small, black seeds.  Garlic chives reproduce by rhizomes and by self-seeding, making them an excellent ground cover or edging plant. Each packet contains a minimum of 100 seeds.

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How to Grow Garlic Chives

Garlic chives thrive in well-drained, fertile soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0. They prefer full sun but can tolerate partial shade, especially in hot climates. To prepare the soil, amend it with compost or well-rotted manure before planting. Garlic chives can be easily grown from seeds and should be planted in spring or fall. They should be watered regularly, especially during dry periods, and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer as needed. Garlic chives can also be grown in containers with well-draining soil and placed in a sunny location.

Sow indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost. Plant seeds 1/4" deep in pre-moistened seed starting mix. Under ideal conditions, germination will occur in 7-14 days. While not absolutely necessary, germination may be enhanced by cold stratifying for two months. Thinning is not needed as chives are usually grown in clumps.

Set transplants outdoors anytime in mid-spring through early summer. Plants should be spaced 1ft in all directions. Garlic chives prefer full sun, but will tolerate a good deal of shade.

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To harvest garlic chives, wait until they are at least 6 inches tall, then snip off the leaves at the base with a sharp pair of scissors or pruning shears. Leave at least an inch of growth at the base to encourage new growth. To store garlic chives, wrap them in damp paper towels and place them in a plastic bag in the refrigerator for up to a week. Alternatively, you can chop the leaves and freeze them in ice cube trays with water or oil for later use in cooking. Garlic chives can also be dried by hanging them in bunches upside down in a dry, well-ventilated area until they are brittle, then storing in an airtight container.

CONSIDERATIONS:

Garlic chives are outbreeding plants and therefore cross-pollination is theoretically possible, however few distinct varieties exist so isolation is usually not needed. Garlic chives will not cross with onion (common) chives or any other allium species.

HARVESTING SEED:

After flowering, allow seed heads to develop and turn brown. Garlic chives are known for shattering easily, so keep an eye on the heads and harvest once a few of the pods have begun to break open. Place in a paper bag and allow to completely dry. Rub heads to release the seeds, winnow, and store in a cool, dry place in an airtight container.

SEED LONGETIVITY:

Garlic chive seeds will remain viable for two years when properly stored.

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