Garlic chives bring a gentler allium fragrance than scallions, with flat, tender leaves and edible white blossoms. They are a quiet chef’s secret for adding savoury lift without overwhelming delicate ingredients.
2027 culinary vegetable · chef selected · 100+ seeds
Garlic chives bring a gentler allium fragrance than scallions, with flat, tender leaves and edible white blossoms. They are a quiet chef’s secret for adding savoury lift without overwhelming delicate ingredients.
The culinary edge
Snip leaves into dumpling fillings, egg dishes, noodle bowls, compound butter, and herb sauces. The flowers make a beautiful garnish and a mild pickle; fold chopped chives through potatoes, mushrooms, prawns, or fresh cheese.
Growing notes
Grow in full sun to partial shade in rich, evenly moist soil. Cut leaves often to keep plants productive, and harvest flower stems just as buds open. Packet: 100+ seeds.
Cook your harvest
Use your harvest in these recipes. Check the variety notes and substitutions in each recipe.
Follow the growing notes in the description and on your seed packet. Sowing time, temperature and harvest stage depend on the variety.
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