Thin Chicks Chives Seeds (Allium tuberosum) Narrow-leaved garlic chives with subtle flavor. Attractive white blooms. Perennial herb for kitchen gardens
Minimum: 100+ Seeds
Perennial Herb | Edible Leaves & Flowers | Mild Garlic Flavor
Grow a graceful, flavorful staple with Thin Chicks Garlic Chives, a narrow-leaved variety of Allium tuberosum beloved for its delicate, garlicky taste and slender, elegant blades. Unlike common chives, this variety offers a subtler flavor and refined texture, perfect for garnishing, stir-frying, or fresh chopping over eggs, noodles, and dumplings. Its clusters of white starry blooms are not just beautiful—they’re edible and pollinator-attracting too.
✨ Why Gardeners Love It:
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🌿 Refined Narrow Leaves – Elegant texture, mild flavor
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🧄 Mild Garlic Taste – Perfect for delicate dishes and raw use
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🌼 Edible White Flowers – Beautiful and pollinator-friendly
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🌱 Cut-and-Come-Again – Regrows quickly after trimming
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🌿 Hardy Perennial – Comes back every season
📊 Planting & Growing Info:
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Botanical Name: Allium tuberosum
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Lifespan: Perennial
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Days to Harvest: 75–90 days
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Plant Height: 12–18 inches
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Spread: 10–12 inches
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Light Needs: Full sun to partial shade
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Soil: Well-drained, moderately rich soil
🌱 Growing Tips:
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Sow indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost or direct sow in spring
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Plant seeds ¼" deep, spacing 2" apart in rows or clusters
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Thin to 6–8" apart when seedlings are established
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Harvest leaves often to encourage fresh, tender regrowth
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Divide clumps every 2–3 years to keep plants vigorous
🧑🍳 Culinary & Garden Uses:
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🍳 Sprinkle fresh over eggs, soups, or tofu
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🥟 Add to dumpling or potsticker fillings
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🍜 Stir into noodle and rice dishes at the end of cooking
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🌼 Use flowers as elegant edible garnishes
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🐝 Grow near veggies to attract pollinators
🌿 A Kitchen Garden Favorite with a Delicate Twist
With its mild, garlicky charm, elegant form, and dual-purpose beauty, Thin Chicks Garlic Chives are a must-have for herb lovers, edible landscapers, and home chefs alike. Add it to your garden for flavor, flowers, and form, all in one easy plant.