{"product_id":"garlic-chives","title":"Chives (Garlic)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGarlic \/ Chinese Chives\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApprox 150 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGarlic chives should be sown approx. 1cm deep in seed trays and 15-20cm apart if outdoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGarlic chives can take between 2-3 weeks to germinate. Garlic chives are slower to germinate than other chives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGarlic chives can be sown inside in March or outside between March and the end of August.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGarlic chives take around 80-90 days to be harvest ready. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChives require fertile, well drained soil which is watered consistently. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterestingly, the seed needs cool air to germinate however will require warmth in order to grow and cooler conditions will slow their growth. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGarlic chives are perennial but it is recommended to allow them to mature fully before you harvest them in their first year. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGarlic chives prefer a soil ph of between 6-7.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll parts of the plant are edible - both the leaves ands the beautiful white flowers they produce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNutritional Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGarlic Chives are rich in Vitamins A and C\u003cspan\u003e, but also rich in riboflavin, potassium, iron, thiamin, and beta carotene. They contain antioxidants and are an immune boosting plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"html-span xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFun Fact:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGarlic chives were appreciated by the infamous Vincent Van Gogh and he painted \u003cem\u003eFlowerpot with Garlic Chives\u003c\/em\u003e in 1887 which is on display at a museum in Amsterdam.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"need4seed.ie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54282339582281,"sku":null,"price":2.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/1686\/3981\/files\/Screenshot2026-04-28at7.37.06a.m..png?v=1777490796","url":"https:\/\/www.need4seed.ie\/products\/garlic-chives","provider":"need4seed.ie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}