Chive Plant - Garlic Chives

A herb, not a vegetable though related to the onion.

Always a ready supply of garlic flavoured leaves as a perennial. Not so pungent in flavour as garlic clove but needs to be cut regularly.

A welcome palatable alternative to those who like garlic to accompany cheese and soups.

Recognised to be an excellent attractant and nectar source for bees and other beneficial insects.

• Hardy perennial.
• Evergreen in most climates, but can die back in harsh Winters.
• Flat leaves.
• Mild garlic / onion flavour.
• White flowers June to August.
• Likes a sunny position but will tolerate shade.
• Likes rich, moist but well drained soil. Will tolerate poorer soils.
• Remove flowers for best flavour, but flowers can be used in salads.
• Split / divide every 3 -4 years in Spring.
• Can be grown indoors or out.
• Usually reach 12-24" (30 - 60 cm) tall.
• Always leave 2" (5 cm) for best re-growth.

• Culinary Uses.
• Flowers can be used in salad.
• Leaves can be used in salad, omelettes, sandwiches, cream cheese and so much more!

• Medicinal Uses.
• Contain mild antibiotics and some iron.
• A source of Vitamin C.
• Can be used as an antibiotic.
• Can improve your digestion and help with intestinal problems.
• Can be used to cleanse blood, reduce blood pressure and clear catarrh.
• Used as a protection against colds, worms, dysentery and typhoid.

• Other Uses.
• Planted near peach trees, they can help to control leaf curl.
• Planted near roses they can help improve the roses scent.
• Can be made into a spray and used to help prevent potato blight

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