Chinese Leek (Oriental Garlic / Garlic Chives / Chinese Chives / Flat Chives) Allium tuberosum Vegetable Seeds

Enhance your garden and kitchen with Chinese Leek Seeds, scientifically known as Allium tuberosum. This perennial herb produces flat, garlic-flavored green leaves that can be harvested continuously for culinary use. Its white, star-shaped flowers are edible and attract pollinators, adding ornamental value to your garden.

Chinese Leek thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil, making it ideal for herb gardens, borders, and container planting. These non-GMO seeds are easy to grow and perfect for both beginner and experienced gardeners.

Features

• Premium non-GMO Allium tuberosum seeds
• Produces flat, aromatic garlic-flavored leaves
• Edible white star-shaped flowers attractive to pollinators
• Thrives in full sun or partial shade with well-drained soil
• Perennial herb with continuous harvest potential
• Ideal for herb gardens, container planting, and garden borders
• Low-maintenance and easy to grow

Specifications

• Common Name: Chinese Leek, Garlic Chives, Flat Chives
• Scientific Name: Allium tuberosum
• Plant Type: Perennial Herb / Vegetable
• Foliage: Flat, green, garlic-flavored leaves
• Flower Color: White
• Growth Habit: Upright clumps
• Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate; consistent moisture improves leaf quality
• Germination Time: 7–14 days
• Maturity Period: 60–90 days to first harvest
• Best Planting Season: Spring or Fall
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–9
• Temperature Range: 55–75°F (13–24°C)
• Plant Height: 12–18 inches (30–45 cm)
• Spacing Between Plants: 6–12 inches (15–30 cm)
• Planting Depth: 1/4 inch
• Bloom Season: Late Summer to Fall (optional edible flowers)
• Fragrance: Mild garlic aroma
• GMO Status: Non-GMO
• Organic Status: Conventional
• Maintenance Level: Low
• Uses: Culinary herb, garden borders, containers, pollinator gardens
• Storage: Store seeds in a cool, dry, dark place until sowing

Planting Guide

• Soil Prep: Enrich soil with compost; ensure good drainage.
• Sowing: Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep in rows or containers.
• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but avoid waterlogging.
• Light: Full sun for best growth; partial shade tolerated.
• Germination: Seeds sprout in 7–14 days.
• Spacing: Thin seedlings to 6–12 inches apart.
• Harvest: Cut leaves as needed; flowering stems can be harvested as garnish.