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Item Number: H80214

Chives Garlic or Chinese

Description:
An exceptional herb and quite new to most people. The long flat leaves are used like chives on salads, vegetables, soups and a great variety of dishes. Flavour is mild and a mixture of onion and garlic. Very decorative white circular flower heads in August/ September.

100

Garlic chives have white flower with flat solid leaves. The seed is black, faceted and pear shaped and have a peppery taste.
The plant has a distinctive growth habit with flat solid leaves unlike either onion or garlic, and straight thin white-flowering stalks that are much taller than the leaves. It grows in slowly expanding clumps, but also readily sprouts from seed. Besides its use as vegetable, it also has attractive flowers.
WHEN TO SOW
Spring
SOW OUTSIDE
In shallow drills with a light covering of soil, soild needs to be rich, moist. Soil should also be well drained, though the chives will tolerate a poorer soil.
SOW INSIDE
In spring/autumn direct into pot or container. Prefers full sun
WHAT TO DO NEXT
Thin plants to 9 inches apart, keep soil moist- especially in dry spells. Divide and replant every four years.
HARVEST
The leaves may be cut at any time but do not cut more than half the leaves from any one plant and no lower than 5cm above the soil.
USES
The subtle garlic flavor of Garlic Chives are perfect for use in uncooked dishes where raw regular garlic might be too strong or too spicy.
HANDY TIP
Remove flowers for a better taste.
When cutting chives enrich the soil to encourage a fuller, healthier plant.

Unit Price(£) 1.25 Qty

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