Garlic chives, or Chinese chives, differ from ordinary chives in having flat leaves and have a delicate mild garlic flavour. They can be used in the same way as chives and are excellent in salads, stews, fish, egg or meat dishes. The blossom buds are a Chinese delicacy and can be eaten raw, stir fried or added to scrambled eggs.

Gräslök, Vitlöks- - 'Garlic'

Namn	Gräslök, Vitlöks-
Sort	Garlic
Latinskt namn	Allium tuberosum
Engelskt namn	Garlic Chives
Växttyp	Flerårig Krydda/ört, Hardy Perennial Herb
Läge	Soligt till Halvskuggigt läge
Sådd	Förkultivering
Leverantör	Thompson & Morgan
Artikelnummer	15400761 hos oss, 761 hos Thompson & Morgan
Språk	Engelsk text på förpackningen. Förklaring till engelska termer
Höjd	20-30 cm
Mängd	Cirka 100 st (cirka 0.32 kr per styck)
Sådd	Sow in spring in a good seed compost, just covering the seed with compost. Germination usually takes 14-21 days at 19-21C (65-70F).
Avstånd	Radavstånd 20 cm, plantavstånd 30 cm.
Sådjup	1,3 cm
Odling	Transplant the seedlings when large enough to handle planting 4 seedlings in each 7.5cm (3in) pot. When well rooted move to a cold frame and plant out 20cm (8in) apart. Plant each potful so the soil level in the pot is about 5cm (2in) below the ground.
Tips	For best results plant in a sunny spot in rich fertile, well drained soil. The following spring draw up the soil around the plants and a first cut can be made 3-4 weeks later. 2 or 3 more cuts can be made or the leaves can be picked occasionally throughout the
Tider	Förodling: början av mars till slutet av april.