Chinese Chives is the common name of Allium tuberosum species, from Alliaceae family.
Also known as: garlic chives, nira chives.
A bunch of chinese chives. Great for stir-fry dishes.
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Features of Chinese Chives
Height to 16 inches. Spread to 12 inches. Zone 3-9. Perennial.
tuber root.
garlic-scented, linear, long leaf.
clustered, scented, star-shaped, white flower in summer.
Growing Chinese Chives
Propagate »
- by root division during spring and autumn. use seeds less than 1 year old.
- by seed during spring.
Maintain »
- thinning: 6 inches apart.
- transplant: 6 inches apart.
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