Garlic chives
Allium tuberosum · Onions & garlic · Amaryllis family
Also known as: Chinese Chives · Garlic Chive
Very easy25–50cmNot pet-safeEdible
Garlic chives care at a glance
Garlic chives (Allium tuberosum) needs a moderate amount of water and prefers to grow in full sun.
- Water need
- Medium
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Evenly moist
- Nutrients
- Low
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Pests, Diseases, Toxicity & Weather on Garlic chives
Possible pests on Garlic chives include Allium leaf miner, Bulb mites and Onion thrips. Possible diseases include Basal rot and Onion downy mildew. Garlic chives is highly toxic to cats and dogs.
Pest
- Bulb mites Low
- Allium leaf miner Medium
- Onion thrips Low
Disease
- Basal rot Medium
- Onion downy mildew Medium
Toxicity
- Allium toxicosis High
Weather
- Invasive spread Low
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Frequently asked questions about Garlic chives
- Which pests affect Garlic chives?
- Possible pests on Garlic chives include Allium leaf miner, Bulb mites and Onion thrips.
- Which diseases affect Garlic chives?
- Possible diseases include Basal rot and Onion downy mildew.
- Is Garlic chives toxic to cats and dogs?
- Garlic chives is highly toxic to cats and dogs.
- How much water does Garlic chives need?
- Garlic chives has a moderate water requirement.
- What light does Garlic chives need?
- Garlic chives prefers to grow in full sun. Around 6 hours of light per day is ideal.
- Is Garlic chives frost-hardy?
- Garlic chives is frost-hardy and tolerates frost. Its lower limit is around -34 °C.
- Can you eat Garlic chives?
- Yes, the edible parts are mainly: leaves and flowers.