90 days. Allium tuberosum. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Plant produces high yields of ¼" wide garlic chives. The flat leaves have a strong flavor of garlic. Excellent for gourmet cooking, salads, soups, dips, spaghetti sauces, potato salads, vinegar, Oriental dishes, in stir-fry, and garnishes. Can be used fresh or dried. Easy to grow and to transplant. Suitable for containers and for hydroponics gardening. The white flowers attract bees and other beneficial insects while discouraging other insects from chewing up other vegetable plants. They have been used since the 16th century as a Chinese medicine for warming the kidneys and treating lower back and knee pain. Also called Chinese Leek. Excellent choice for home gardens. LOT NO: 95647 GERMINATION: 85% TEST DATE: 09/19 Seeds Per Pound: 144,000 Plant Height: 12 to 18" tall Planting Season: Spring/Fall Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun/Partial Shade Planting Method: Direct Sow/Indoor Sow Planting Instructions: Plant seeds ¼" deep. Seeds can be sown in March or autumn. Soil Facts: Requires a well prepared soil. Use general purpose fertilizer when preparing soil. Germination: 10-14 days at 70°F Tips: Use Herbs Alive and RootBlast for larger plants and higher yields. Divide clumps every 3 or 4 years.
