Garlic Chives Plant (Allium tuberosum / Chinese Chives) - Live Culinary Herb in Mauritius
Bring fresh, savory flavor directly to your kitchen with the resilient, live Garlic Chives Plant (Allium tuberosum) from tizardin.mu. Also known as Chinese chives, this fast-growing perennial herb is famous for its rich, mild garlic-onion flavor and delicate, edible white summer blooms. Perfect for stir-fries, soups, dumplings, and garnishes, it regrows rapidly after every harvest.
Quick Plant Specifications
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Botanic Name: Allium tuberosum
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Common Names: Garlic Chives, Chinese Chives, Oriental Garlic
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Plant Type: Live Perennial Culinary Herb
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Price: Rs 100.00
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Sunlight Needs: Full sun to partial shade (4–6+ hours of daily sunlight)
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Watering Needs: Regular watering (keep soil consistently moist with good drainage)
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Edible Parts: Tender flat leaves and flower buds/blooms
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Best For: Kitchen gardens, balcony containers, herb pots, and organic pest repellency in Mauritius
Garlic Chives Care & Harvesting Guide
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Sunlight: Thrives best in full sun, but easily tolerates partial shade. Ideal for sunny windowsills, balconies, or outdoor vegetable beds.
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Watering & Soil: Keep soil moist but well-drained to avoid root rot. Use rich, organic potting soil.
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Harvesting: Snip green leaves 3–5 cm above the soil level using sharp scissors. The plant will continuously produce fresh new shoots throughout the year.
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Maintenance: Trim off faded flowers to direct energy back into leaf production, or leave the white blooms intact to attract beneficial pollinators to your garden.
Note: Delivered as a healthy, live potted herb plant ready for planting or immediate harvesting. Available for fast island-wide delivery in Mauritius.