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Garlic Chive Seeds (Allium tuberosum)
Garlic Chive Seeds (Allium tuberosum), also known as garlic chives or Chinese chives, produce a robust perennial herb with long, flat, dark green leaves and elegant white star-shaped flower heads. The leaves grow 12–20 inches long, forming attractive clumps that provide a mild, roasted garlic flavor distinct from either regular chives or garlic. Garlic chives bloom in midsummer to early fall, drawing in pollinators with showy blossoms, and readily sprout from seed, slowly expanding into lush perennial clusters.
Plant & Culinary Characteristics
Foliage: Narrow, flat, upright leaves with subtle garlic scent and flavor; both foliage and flowers are edible and highly valued in Asian cuisine, stir-fries, dumplings, soups, and egg dishes.
Growth Habit: Perennial, clumping, thriving in full sun to partial shade; suitable for gardens, planters, and even windowsills.
Flowers: Loose spherical umbels of pure white star-like blossoms appear in late summer or autumn, supporting pollinators and edible as garnishes.
Seed: Papery capsules filled with hard, triangular black seeds; prolific self-seeder and responds reliably to direct sowing or transplanting.
Hardiness: Evergreen in mild climates, dormant in cold regions, resprouting from roots in spring.
Care & Uses
Easy to grow and long-lived; tolerant of varying soils and conditions.
Leaves harvested for fresh use in salads, sauces, and garnishes; flowers also edible, mildly sweet, and delicate.
In traditional medicine, regarded for digestive, circulatory, and immune-boosting benefits.
Companion plant for deterring pests and supporting beneficial insects; rarely browsed by deer and rabbits.
Shipping Information
Garlic chives seeds ship as fresh, high-quality, viable seed in moisture-resistant packets, carefully packaged for stability and protection from damage during transit. Prompt shipping supports reliable germination and seasonally appropriate planting. Sealed packets ensure long-term viability and protect seeds for gardeners and growers.
Growing Zones
3c - 9b
Low Temperature
0°F
High Temperature
80°F
Fragrant
Yes
Polinator Required
No
Polinator Friendly
Yes
Flower Color
Green Purple
Growth Rate
Moderate to fast
Soil
Well-drained, rich in organic matter; tolerates heavier soils but does best in fertile, moist beds
Moisture
Moderately moist soil preferred; drought tolerant once established but grows best with regular watering
Sun Exposure
Full sun to part shade (best flavor and flowering in full sun)
Mature Spread
12–24 in
Mature Height
12–24 in
Bloom Period
Late spring to early summer for chives (purple pom-poms), late summer for garlic chives (white umbels)
Pruning Time
Harvest leaves at ground level anytime; cut clumps back after flowering to promote regrowth and control spread
Pet Safe
No
Perennial / Annual
Perennial
Evergreen / Deciduous
Deciduous
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