Garlic Chives

(Perennial)

Garlic Chives 
A flavourful twist on traditional chives, Garlic Chives form dense clumps with flat, grass-like leaves and produce delicate starry white flowers that attract bees. With a subtle garlic aroma, they are perfect for adding a punch to salads, sandwiches, omelettes, and as a garnish. Hardy and reliable, they’ll return year after year, brightening your garden and kitchen alike.

Planting
• Where: Beds or containers in well-drained soil or compost.
• Position: Full sun or partial shade.

Care
• Watering: Keep well watered until established and during dry periods.
• Winter Care: Foliage dies back in winter and regrows in spring.

Height & Spread
• Size: 20–30cm × 20–30cm.

Harvesting
• How: Snip leaves and flowers as needed.
• Timing: Harvest in the morning for optimal flavour.
• Tip: Regular harvesting encourages new growth; avoid removing more than one-third at a time to keep plants healthy.

Top Tips
• Culinary Uses: Leaves and flowers add a gentle garlic flavour to salads, soups, omelettes, and as a colorful garnish.
• Pollinator Friendly: Flowers attract bees and other beneficial insects.
• Companion Planting: Helps repel certain pests, making it a great companion for other herbs and vegetables.