Allium tuberosum

Garlic chives

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Perennial herb with strap-like leaves and white star-shaped flowers. Edible foliage used in Asian cuisine. Hardy clumping plant native to China.
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Plant Details

Common Name Garlic chives
Family Amaryllidaceae
Genus Allium
Species Tuberosum
Origin China
Blooming Clusters of small white flowers with green midribs in summer
Leaf Color Medium to dark glaucous green
Sunlight Half-shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining loam or potting mix with perlite. pH 6.0-7.5.

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Watering

Water moderately when top inch of soil dries out. Avoid waterlogging to prevent root rot.

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun is essential for growth and flavor intensity indoors or outdoors.

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer monthly during active growing season (spring/summer).

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Pruning

Harvest leaves regularly at base for culinary use. Remove flower stalks if foliage production is priority.

Pest Control Aphid Onion Maggot Thrip

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
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agriculture Harvesting Period 1 month
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eco Leaf Persistence 8 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
8000 – 30000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1200 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 60%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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