1555mg ORGANIC Garlic Chive Seeds ~ Asian Garden Vegetable ~ Chinese Leek Jiaozi

Organic Garlic Chives

Allium tuberosum

Up for purchase we have a 1555mg packet of Certified Organic Garlic Chive Seeds! (Approx 350 Seeds)

Originatingin western China, garlic chives have been used in Asian cuisine forthousands of years. Unlike the traditional tubular leaves of regularchives, garlic chives have flat, narrow blades; some gardeners blanchtheir garlic chives, causing them to develop a pale yellow color.Traditional pad Thai, Chinese jiaozi, and various Korean dishes suchas buchukimchi often contain garlic chives; they also make a popularaddition to stir fries, soups, and dishes with eggs or fish. Thesedelicately garlic scented leaves are often used more as a vegetablethan an herb, and may also substitute for standard chives. Garlicchives provide abundant vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C,calcium, and iron.

Garlicchives grow well in a variety of soil types, though they prefermoist, well drained soil and full sun or partial shade. In shortgrowing seasons, the seed can be started indoors in a flat; providebottom heat for fastest germination. To direct sow, plant the seedsafter the last frost of spring 1/4" deep in rows 18" apart,thinning to 6-8" apart as soon as the seedlings appear.Germination should take place within 14 days. Garlic chives also growwell as a container plant. For companion planting benefits, plantgarlic chives with carrots; this improves the carrots flavor andproduction. Also known as Garlic Chives, Oriental Garlic, ChineseChives, Chinese Leek, Flat Chives. Perennial. 85 days. Zone 3-9.6,300 seeds per oz. 12-18" height. 3-6" spacing. Producesflat, bluish green blades with a slight garlic flavor, and clustersof star-shaped white flowers.