Garlic Chives, organic seeds
Eco Heirloom
Information
Allium tuberosum has several variants and is very common in Asia. This is a perennial and is sown directly in tufts or rows or pre-cultivated. This plant has long, dark-green, flat leaves of mild garlic flavour. It grows quite slowly the first year and should be covered during winter for safe wintering. A portion contains about 200 seeds.
| Product number: | K290 |
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| Scientific name: | Allium tuberosum |
| Botanic family: | Amaryllis plants - Amaryllidaceae |
| Organic: | Yes |
| Lifespan: | Perennial |
| F1 Hybrid: | No |
| New variety: | No |
| Sowing time: | April–November |
| Sowing depth: | 1–2 cm |
| Germination time: | 10 days |
| Plant spacing: | Sow in groups |
| Row spacing: | 30 cm |
| Height: | 35–40 cm |
| Plant location: | Sun–Half shade |
| Harvest/blooming: | May–July |
| Seeds/g: | 300 seeds |
| Heirloom variety: | Yes |
Cultivation advice
Sowing
Sow in groups or in a row in well-nourished soil without weeds. Divide or sow again after 3-4 years.Spacing
Keep 30 cm between groups.Harvest
Harvest sparingly the first year! The whole plant should be cut down now and then to prevent its growing too coarse. Harvest through the whole season.Seed
300 seeds/g.A portion contains about 200 seeds.
