Allium, Garlic Chives, Chinese Chives, Chinese Leek 'Tai Jui'
Allium tuberosum
Family: | Alliaceae |
Genus: | Allium (AL-ee-um) (Info) |
Species: | tuberosum (too-ber-OH-sum) (Info) |
Cultivar: | Tai Jui |
Category:
Herbs
Perennials
Water Requirements:
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage:
Foliage Color:
Height:
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing:
Hardiness:
Where to Grow:
Danger:
Bloom Color:
White/Near White
Bloom Characteristics:
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information:
Propagation Methods:
By dividing the rootball
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Roswell, New Mexico
Gardeners' Notes:
Rating | Content |
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Neutral | On Jul 31, 2010, Sherilou from Panhandle Gulf Coast, FL (Zone 8b) wrote: Gourmet Seeds International and Trade Winds Fruit offer Tai Jui Garlic Chive seeds for sale. They say they are productive18" chives with outstanding flavor. |
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