Garlic Chives

Common Name: Garlic Chives 

Scientific Name: Allium tuberosum

USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 9

Approximate number of seeds per kilogram (pound) : 281,000 (128,000)

Sun: full sun

Water: keep soil moderately moist during germination

Soil: sow at 1/4 inch in well-drained, slightly acidic soil which is rich in organic matter

Temperature: 15 to 20 degrees Celsius (59 to 68 degrees Fahrenheit)

Spacing: 1 inch spacing in rows 12 inches apart

Germination Time: up to two weeks

Garlic Chives are also known as Chinese Leeks.  They are a perennial and are similar to regular chives except that the leaves are flatter.  The name comes from its garlic-like flavor.  Germination may be aided by soaking the seeds in warm water for 24 hours prior to sowing.