Chive, Garlic - Allium tuberosum
80 Seeds
Sow March - June.
Hardy perennial.
Height 45cm (18in), spread 30cm (12in).
Prefers a fairly rich, well-drained soil in a sunny position with partial shade.
Sow in shallow drills with a light covering of soil, soild needs to be rich and moist. Soil should also be well drained, though the chives will tolerate a poorer soil.
Indoor sowings can be done in spring/autumn direct into pot or container.
Thin plants to 9 inches apart, keep soil moist, especially in dry spells. Divide and replant every four years.
This bulb plant has hollow, dark green leaves, which are cylindrical and very slender, tapering to a point at the top. They are 6-10" long with a surrounding stem at the base. Flowering stems shoot up from the bulb. The small, white star-shaped flowers appear in slow growing clumps. Grow near the roots of apple trees to help prevent apple scab. It also helps prevent black spot in roses. Carrots grow larger than normal when planted with chives.
