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Features
Family
Alliaceae
Native
Asia
Life Cycle
Perennial
Plant Height
Medium (12" - 24")
Flower Color
White
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
- Attracts Pollinators
- Good for Containers
Growing Conditions
Drought Tolerant
Plant Resistance
Deer Resistant
About Garlic Chives Seeds
Allium tuberosum
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.
Planting Chives
Plant Spacing
A group of 6 seeds every 8"
Hardiness Zones
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Light Required
Full sun to part shade
Plant Height
Medium (12" - 24")
Planting Depth
¼"
Coverage & Planting Details
| Coverage | This packet sows up to 13 feet. |
|---|---|
| Row Spacing | 8" apart or as desired |
| Seed Depth | ¼" |
| Seed Spacing | A group of 6 seeds every 8" |
| Thinning | Not required |
| Germination | 10–15 days |
| Start Indoors | 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date. |
| Direct Sow | 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. |
| Growing & 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. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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