{"product_id":"garlic-chives","title":"Garlic Chives, Heirloom Herb Seeds","description":"\u003ch1\u003eGarlic Chives, Heirloom Herb Seeds\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep fresh garlic-onion flavor within snipping distance with Garlic Chives (\u003cem\u003eAllium tuberosum\u003c\/em\u003e). This clumping perennial herb grows flat green leaves rather than the hollow leaves of common onion chives, with delicate white star-shaped flowers adding beauty to the herb bed. Snip a handful for eggs, dumplings, stir-fries, salads, or creamy spreads, and let established plants regrow between harvests.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Grow Garlic Chives?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMild garlic flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flat, tender leaves add a savory finish to everyday meals without peeling a garlic bulb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA perennial kitchen staple:\u003c\/strong\u003e Established clumps can return for repeated harvests where growing conditions suit them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdible white flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small star-shaped blooms form airy clusters above the foliage, making this herb ornamental as well as useful.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRaised-bed and container friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Give plants good drainage, steady moisture, and enough room for clumps to develop. Indoor growing requires sufficient light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeirloom and open-pollinated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow a traditional culinary herb from seed, with the option to save seed from mature flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart indoors 6–8 weeks before your last expected frost, or direct sow in spring as soil warms. Sow about ¼ inch deep in moderately rich, well-drained soil. Full sun is ideal, with some partial shade tolerated. Allow about 8–10 inches between developing clumps; in a square-foot bed, use 1 plant per sq ft for room to mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater consistently and keep young plants free of weeds. Plan on roughly 85–90 days from sowing to an initial leaf harvest, allowing plants to establish before cutting. Harvest modestly at first, then let foliage regrow between later cuts. Divide crowded clumps as needed. Remove spent flower heads before seeds ripen if you want to limit self-seeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHarvest Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime to first harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 85–90 days from sowing; establishment and conditions affect timing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMild garlic with an onion-like note\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeaves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlat, narrow, green blades\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite, star-shaped blooms in clusters; flowering may begin in the second year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUpright, clumping perennial; foliage typically 12–18 inches, with flowering stems potentially taller\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePacket weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 200+ seeds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eAllium tuberosum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeirloom, open-pollinated, non-GMO perennial herb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to partial shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA zones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGenerally 3–10; winter survival depends on drainage, exposure, and local conditions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEggs, dumplings, stir-fries, salads, spreads, and garnishes; leaves may be used fresh or dried\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePacked and shipped by Box Garden Seeds LLC.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Box Garden Seeds LLC","offers":[{"title":"0.5 g\/~200+ Seeds","offer_id":41712242589830,"sku":"TLM\/A5-200-85-120-24","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/3330\/files\/Garlic_Chives8830_60gw.jpg?v=1793997140","url":"https:\/\/bgseedsllc.com\/products\/garlic-chives","provider":"Box Garden Seeds Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}