Garlic Chives

Edible

Aromatic

Garlic Chives (Allium tuberosum) are a versatile perennial herb that adds both ornamental charm and a unique garlicky flavour to your UK garden. Growing to a height of 60-90 cm, these robust plants produce attractive white flowers that not only enhance your garden's aesthetics but also attract beneficial pollinators.

Key Features

Type: Perennial herb, Allium tuberosum
Height: 60-90 cm
Flower Colour: White
Flavour: Distinct garlicky taste for culinary use
Growth: Suitable for pots and garden beds
Climate: Perfect for UK conditions

Growing Conditions

Sunlight: Thrives in full sun to partial shade
Soil: Prefers rich, moist, well-drained soil
Watering: Requires regular watering; avoid waterlogging
Hardiness: Suitable for UK hardiness zones
Maintenance: Prune regularly to promote growth and prevent overcrowding; fertilize in spring and summer to maintain nutrient levels; monitor for common pests like aphids and treat organically if necessary

Culinary Uses

Garlic Chives are perfect for enhancing a variety of dishes. Add them to salads, soups, or use as a garnish to impart a subtle garlic flavour. For maximum taste, sprinkle finely chopped leaves at the end of cooking. The edible white flowers also make a beautiful and tasty addition to both savoury and sweet recipes, offering both flavour and decoration.

Benefits

Attract Pollinators: Draws bees and other beneficial insects to your garden
Sustainability: Packaged in eco-friendly, recyclable pots
Ornamental Value: Provides year-round beauty with its attractive blooms and lush foliage

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Details

Garlic Chives are a popular herb known for their mild garlic flavour and attractive white flowers. They produce a continuous supply of leaves perfect for garnishes, salads, and cooking. This variety is ideal for growing in gardens, containers, or herb gardens, ensuring a steady supply of flavourful herbs.

Grows best in full sun to partial shade
Ideal for gardens, containers, and herb gardens
Produces leaves with a mild garlic flavour and attractive white flowers
High-yielding and vigorous growth

What's Included

Pots: Get big, ready-to-grow plants in 9cm pots. Plant them in your garden or larger pots right away. They're bigger and stronger than plug plants. Pre-fed and watered for healthier plants from the start.

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Care Information

Sunlight	Full sun to partial shade
Position	Sheltered or semi-sheltered
Soil	Well drained soil
Planting Time	Year round
Moisture	Medium
Hardiness	Semi-hardy
Growth Rate	Medium
Spacing	30cm
Height and Spread	60cm x 30cm
Annual or Perennial	Perennial

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Plant Information

How To Plant

Plant Care

Garlic Chives are a high-yielding herb that adds both flavour and beauty to any garden. They are known for their mild garlic flavour and attractive white flowers, making them perfect for gardens, containers, or herb gardens.

Grows best in full sun to partial shade
Ideal for gardens, containers, and herb gardens
Produces leaves with a mild garlic flavour and attractive white flowers
High-yielding and vigorous growth

Grows best in full sun to partial shade
Ideal for gardens, containers, and herb gardens
Produces leaves with a mild garlic flavour and attractive white flowers
High-yielding and vigorous growth

Planting Time:	All Year Round
Sunlight & Positioning:	Full Sun
Where to Plant:	Garden Beds - Pots - Containers
Growing Location:	Garden - Patio - Balcony - Windowsill

Planting Time:	All Year Round
Sunlight & Positioning:	Full Sun
Where to Plant:	Garden Beds - Pots - Containers
Growing Location:	Garden - Patio - Balcony - Windowsill

Choose a sunny or partially shaded area for your Garlic Chives, whether in a garden, container, or herb garden. Keep them well watered for the best growth.

Garlic Chives need full sun to partial shade, so choose a spot with good light
Add compost or organic matter to soil before planting to provide nutrients and structure
Use containers with drainage holes and quality compost if container growing
Water well both before and after planting; space plants well to allow for growth

Choose a sunny or partially shaded area for your Garlic Chives, whether in a garden, container, or herb garden. Keep them well watered for the best growth.

Garlic Chives need full sun to partial shade, so choose a spot with good light
Add compost or organic matter to soil before planting to provide nutrients and structure
Use containers with drainage holes and quality compost if container growing
Water well both before and after planting; space plants well to allow for growth

Choose the Right Spot:	A sunny location with plenty of direct sunlight
Prepare the Soil:	Loosen soil and mix in compost or organic matter
Planting:	Plant level with the soil and firm soil down around the plant
Spacing:	Space plants about 20-30cm apart for good air circulation

Choose the Right Spot:	A sunny location with plenty of direct sunlight
Prepare the Soil:	Loosen soil and mix in compost or organic matter
Planting:	Plant level with the soil and firm soil down around the plant
Spacing:	Space plants about 20-30cm apart for good air circulation

Garlic Chives are easy to care for and add both productivity and beauty to your garden. With proper light and a little care, you’ll soon be enjoying their tasty leaves.

Water regularly, especially in dry weather, until established
Fertilise occasionally during the growing season to promote growth
Mulch around plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds
Check for pests like aphids and whiteflies; treat with suitable methods if needed

Garlic Chives are easy to care for and add both productivity and beauty to your garden. With proper light and a little care, you’ll soon be enjoying their tasty leaves.

Water regularly, especially in dry weather, until established
Fertilise occasionally during the growing season to promote growth
Mulch around plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds
Check for pests like aphids and whiteflies; treat with suitable methods if needed

Sunlight and Position:	Needs 4-6 hours of direct sunlight daily
Watering and Feeding:	Water regularly, especially in hot weather
Support and Pruning:	Pinch off the tops to encourage bushier growth
Harvesting:	Mulch around plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds

Sunlight and Position:	Needs 4-6 hours of direct sunlight daily
Watering and Feeding:	Water regularly, especially in hot weather
Support and Pruning:	Pinch off the tops to encourage bushier growth
Harvesting:	Mulch around plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds