Bring bold, garlicky goodness to your garden!
Garlic Chives are the unsung heroes of the herb patch, flat-leaved, fragrant, and full of flavor. With their mild garlic taste and delicate white star-shaped flowers, they’re as beautiful as they are useful. Whether you’re tossing them into stir-fries or letting them bloom for the bees, these chives are a perennial favorite.
Variety:Â Garlic Chives (Allium tuberosum)
Growth Habit:Â Perennial herb
Height: 12–20 inches
Flavor Profile:Â Mild garlic
Color:Â Flat green leaves with white star-shaped flowers
Planting Conditions:Â Direct sow or transplant in full sun to partial shade
Harvest Timeline: Leaves in 60–75 days; flowers in late summer
Uses:Â Microgreens, stir-fries, dumplings, edible landscaping
Fun Fact:Â Also known as Chinese chives, this herb is a staple in Asian kitchens and a magnet for pollinators!
Garlic chive microgreens are a flavor-packed addition to your kitchen, perfect for sprinkling over noodles, dumplings, or savory pancakes. As they mature, their flat leaves bring a gentle garlic kick to stir-fries and soups. And when they bloom? Their white flowers are edible, ornamental, and beloved by bees.
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🌞 Choose a Sunny Spot: Full sun to partial shade works well.
🌱 Sow the Seeds: Plant ¼ inch deep, spacing 6–8 inches apart.
💧 Water Regularly: Keep soil moist, especially during dry spells.
🌾 Thin and Maintain: Divide clumps every 2–3 years to keep them thriving.
✂️ Harvest: Snip leaves as needed. Cut flowers before they go to seed to encourage more growth.
