Chinese Chives, Garlic Chives, Chinese Leeks, Flat Chives Allium tuberosum - Nothoscordum sulvia, Allium argyi, Allium clarkei, Allium roxburghii, Allium yesoense

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Botanical Name:

Allium tuberosum

Family:

Amaryllidaceae

Genus:

Allium

Species:

tuberosum

Common Name:

Chinese Chives, Garlic Chives, Chinese Leeks, Flat Chives

Seeds Per Pound:
80,812
Quantity:
2.52 lb
Average Viable Seeds/Packet:
73
Germination:
83%
Germination Test Type:
Cut (Full Seed)
Purity:
99%
Height:
12-18 inches
Collection Locale:
Oregon
Crop Year:
2017
Minimum Hardiness Zone:
5


In Stock: 2.52 lb
Prices
Items are priced on a curve, you can buy any 'bulk quantity' up to what we have in stock, some examples are:
1 packet (~ 73 seeds)
$1.95
10 gram (~ 1782 seeds)
$8.50
1 oz (~ 5051 seeds)
$14.95
1 lb (~ 80812 seeds)
$69.50
1 kg (~ 178160 seeds)
$139.00
Growing Info, follow in order:
Scarification: none required.
Stratification: none required.
Germination: sow indoors 2 months before the date of the last frost, can be sown outdoors in the fall for spring germination.
In a Nutshell:
* The leaves have a mild flavour, somewhat like a cross between garlic and chives, they are delicious in salads.
* The leaves are available from early spring until late in the autumn. more...
* In warmer areas, garlic chives may remain green all year round.
* In China, they are often used to make dumplings with a combination of egg, shrimp and pork. more...
Usda description:
More info on http://plants.usda.gov