{"product_id":"botanical-interests-chives-garlic-seeds","title":"Botanical Interests Chives Garlic Seeds","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Gourmet Chive with a Garlic Twist — Elegant, Flavorful \u0026amp; Easy to Grow\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you love the delicate onion flavor of common chives but crave something a little more complex, Garlic Chives are your answer. With flat, strap-like leaves and a mild, garlic-forward flavor that's more refined than a raw garlic clove, Garlic Chives bring a subtle, aromatic depth to everything they touch — from stir-fries and dumplings to compound butters, egg dishes, and fresh garnishes. Botanical Interests brings you this culinary gem in a non-GMO, open-pollinated form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGarlic Chives (\u003cem\u003eAllium tuberosum\u003c\/em\u003e), also known as Chinese Chives or \u003cem\u003ejiucai\u003c\/em\u003e, are a staple of Asian cuisine and an increasingly beloved addition to Western herb gardens. Unlike common chives, they produce flat, broad leaves with a distinctive mild garlic flavor, and in late summer they burst into clusters of delicate, star-shaped white flowers that are as beautiful as they are edible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMild garlic flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e — more nuanced than raw garlic; adds aromatic depth to stir-fries, dumplings, noodles, eggs, and fresh garnishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully edible\u003c\/strong\u003e — leaves, flower buds, and open flowers are all edible; flowers make stunning garnishes and salad additions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeautiful late-summer blooms\u003c\/strong\u003e — clusters of white star-shaped flowers attract pollinators and add ornamental value to the garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardy perennial\u003c\/strong\u003e — comes back reliably year after year with minimal care (hardy in zones 4–9)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-GMO \u0026amp; open-pollinated\u003c\/strong\u003e — save seeds year after year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut-and-come-again\u003c\/strong\u003e — harvest leaves regularly throughout the season for a continuous supply of fresh flavor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost, or direct sow outdoors in spring once the soil has warmed. Sow shallowly (¼ inch deep) and thin to 6–8 inches apart. Garlic chives prefer full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. They are slow to establish from seed in the first year but become increasingly productive and low-maintenance in subsequent years. Harvest leaves by cutting to 2 inches above the soil; they will regrow quickly. Deadhead spent flowers to prevent prolific self-seeding, or allow a few to set seed for naturalizing. Divide clumps every 3–4 years to maintain vigor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePackaged by Botanical Interests — a trusted name in heirloom and open-pollinated seeds since 1995.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e# 5030\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Interests","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50321776738518,"sku":"6800","price":2.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1659\/9117\/files\/BotanicalInterestsChiveGarlicSeeds.jpg?v=1787686385","url":"https:\/\/www.cfhydroponics.com\/products\/botanical-interests-chives-garlic-seeds","provider":"CF Hydroponics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}