Allium tuberosum-A versatile and essential herb for any gardener and chef. Also known as Chinese chives, Garlic Chives stand out with their flat, grass-like leaves, unlike the more common tubular chives. They produce beautiful white flowers, adding a delicate touch to your garden and attracting beneficial pollinators.
Garlic Chives are celebrated for their mild garlic flavour, making them a perfect ingredient for salads, soups, dumplings, and stir-fries. The leaves can be used fresh or cooked, providing a gentle yet aromatic garlic essence. The flowers are not only decorative but also edible, offering a subtle flavour ideal for garnishing dishes.
Easy to grow and maintain, Garlic Chives thrive in full sun to partial shade and prefer well-drained, fertile soil. They are perennials, returning each year with a robust growth that makes them a garden staple. Plant Garlic Chives in early spring, spacing them about 12 inches apart to allow for their spreading habit.
Harvest Garlic Chives throughout the growing season by snipping the leaves at the base. To encourage continued growth, cut leaves regularly. Garlic Chives can be preserved by freezing or drying the leaves, ensuring you have a year-round supply of this flavourful herb.
Garlic Chives are not only a culinary delight but also bring practical benefits to your garden. They can repel pests and improve the growth of companion plants such as tomatoes and carrots. With minimal care requirements and resistance to most pests, Garlic Chives are ideal for both novice and experienced gardeners.
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