Quantity
Approximately 200 seeds
Exposure
Sun
Discover the plant
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Type
Herb
Cycle
Perennial
Organic 'Chinese' chives are a graceful and useful perennial herb that deserves a prominent place in vegetable gardens, containers, and herb gardens. With its long, narrow, almost flat, bright pale green leaves, Allium tuberosum forms beautiful dense clumps over time that elegantly structure the space. Its delicate fragrance, somewhere between garlic and onion, brings a subtle and refined nuance to everyday dishes, without ever overpowering other flavors. In summer, its starry white flowers add a light ornamental touch while attracting pollinating insects, further enhancing its value in an ecological garden. Easy to grow in well-drained soil and sun, it returns faithfully year after year, offering regular and abundant harvests. Its leaves can be picked as needed to enhance salads, sauces, omelets, and vinaigrettes, while its flowers and seeds also add an original edible note. Its discreet but constant presence accompanies the gardener season after season, like a reliable ally that is both beautiful, delicious, and melliferous. It is a versatile, decorative, and flavorful perennial, perfect for combining ease of cultivation with richness of use.
Planting guide
From plantingto establishment.
Planting depth
0.2 in (0.5 cm)
Establishment temperature
18 to 22°C (64 to 72°F)
Establishment time
10 to 21 days
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Exposure
Sun
Soil
Well drained
Watering
Moderate
Container growing
A controlledenvironment.
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Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodJuly to September
Harvest90 days after sowing
Garden associations
What to plantwith it.
Good companionsCarrots, tomatoes, celery
Avoid planting withBeans, peas
Salad, dressing, omelet, edible flower, pollinators
