Garlic Chives Seed

A delicious herb which has so many culinary benefits.

A ready supply of garlic-flavoured leaves, grown as a perennial. Not as pungent in flavour as garlic cloves, and needs to be cut regularly.

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.
• Sow in spring.
• Transplant to 6" (15 cm) apart.
• Keep well watered.
• Split / divide every 3 -4 years in spring.
• Can be grown outdoors or in.
• Usually reach 12-24" (30 - 60 cm) tall.
• Always leave 2" (5 cm) for best regrowth.

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

• Medicinal Uses.
• Contain mild antibiotics and some iron.
• Great source of vitamin C.
• Can improve your digestion and help with intestinal problems.
• Sometimes be used to cleanse blood, reduce blood pressure and clear catarrh.
• Can be used to protection against colds, worms, dysentery and typhoid.

• Other Uses.
• Can help control leaf curl for peach trees, if planted nearby.
• Can improve the scent of roses if planted near them.
• If made into a spray can be used to help prevent potato blight.

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