100 Seeds Garlic Chives Allium tuberosum Culinary Herb

Garlic chives are a hardy perennial herb grown for their flat, grass-like green leaves that carry a mild garlic and onion flavor. A close relative of common chives, they form tidy clumps that return year after year, and in late summer they send up clusters of small white star-shaped flowers that are equally useful in the kitchen and attractive in the garden.

Use the tender leaves fresh or lightly cooked in stir-fries, dumplings, soups, omelets, and salads, or snip them as a garnish. The edible white flowers add a delicate garlic note to dishes and are a favorite of pollinators. Plants tolerate heat and drought once established and perform well in containers, raised beds, and perennial borders, making them a dependable low-maintenance herb for both new and experienced growers.

Species: Allium tuberosum
Type: Perennial herb
Plant_Habit: Clumping, grass-like foliage
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile loam
Days_to_Harvest: 80-90 from seed
Zones: 4-10
Germination: 10-21 days at 65-75F
Sowing: Surface sow, lightly press seed into soil, keep evenly moist
Spacing: 8-12 inches apart
Notes: Easy to grow, drought tolerant once established, divide clumps every few years to maintain vigor