{"product_id":"bio-allium-tuberosum-knoflookbieslook","title":"Organic Allium 'Tuberosum' - Garlic Chives","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOrganic garlic chives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAllium\u003c\/em\u003e 'Tuberosum'\u003c\/strong\u003e , commonly known as 'garlic chives' or 'Chinese chives', is an edible plant from the garlic family. It has narrow, flat leaves that resemble those of regular chives, but larger. The leaves have a subtle garlic flavor, making them a popular choice in the kitchen.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e In summer the plant produces white half round\u0026nbsp;flowers of about 5 to 10 centimeters wide, formed by star-shaped flowers, which bloom for months. These flowers are also edible and have a mild onion flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAllium\u003c\/em\u003e 'Tuberosum' is attractive to bees and other insects, making it a useful plant in the garden. With a height of approximately 50 to 70 centimeters, it combines well among the perennials or at the back of the herb garden. \u003cbr\u003eIn late autumn the plant dies completely, but it is winter hardy, so it comes back faithfully every year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow, where and when do I plant Allium 'Tuberosum'?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe numerous small roots of the \u003cem\u003eAllium\u003c\/em\u003e 'Tuberosum' should be carefully spread over the ground, leaving the green shoots just above the surface. Planting this plant is possible during winter to summer. The most suitable location is in partial shade or in the sun, preferably in a nutrient-rich, well-drained sandy soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare of the Garlic Chives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen planting the \u003cem\u003eAllium\u003c\/em\u003e 'Tuberosum' it is advisable to provide nutrition. After flowering, cut off spent flower stems and let the plant die completely in autumn. Before consumption, the leaves can be partially cut off, an action that allows the plant to effortlessly recover by quickly growing new leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePropagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe roots of the \u003cem\u003eAllium\u003c\/em\u003e 'Tuberosum' grow well and can be divided every year. When dividing the plant, the roots can easily be pulled apart, even into small cuttings. This ensures that nothing is damaged on the plant, and this operation can be performed in winter as well as in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend dividing the plant only after 3 to 5 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEdible\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll parts of the plant are edible, including the leaves, flowers and buds.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Chinese chives are often used in Asian dishes, salads, soups and as a seasoning for various dishes. It can be picked from May to October.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe origin of \u003cem\u003eAllium\u003c\/em\u003e 'Tuberosum' is unknown, but it is widely grown in East Asia for its medicinal properties. This improves kidney function and is good for bladder problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuy Organic \u003cem\u003eAllium\u003c\/em\u003e 'Tuberosum'\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkal NL-BIO-01 certified: 109459\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePackaged individually or choose a stacking discount!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStacking discount:\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnfortunately sold out – Subscribe to our newsletter for updates on stock availability.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEU shipping €8.95 - \u003cstrong\u003eFree shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e from €100 purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"ecwid-description-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlowering time:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJuly - September\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlanting time:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStraight away\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlanting depth:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 cm deep\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlanting distance:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 cm apart\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70 cm high\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlower diameter:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7cm wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLocation:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSun, partial shade\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoil PH:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLoam, sandy soil - Slightly acidic\/neutral\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWinter hardiness:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWinter hardy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropagation:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFamily:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlliaceae\u003c\/em\u003e (garlic family)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBee-friendly:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFragrant:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuality:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUndivided\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bloemoloog.nl\/en\/collections\/organic-alliums\" title=\"Buy organic Allium at Bloemoloog.nl\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/bloemoloog.nl\/en\/collections\/organic-alliums\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOther allium species\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cbr style=\"font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/1607\/5608\/files\/EU_Organic_Logo_Colour_OuterLine_rgb.jpg?v=1730902844\" alt=\"Skal organic quality mark - NL-BIO-01\" width=\"159\" height=\"106\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNL-BIO-01\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bloemoloog","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46818499068248,"sku":"145","price":4.2,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/1607\/5608\/files\/BioAllium_Tuberosum_-BiologischewitteknoflookbieslookChineesbieslook_3.webp?v=1742281040","url":"https:\/\/bloemoloog.nl\/en-it\/products\/organic-allium-tuberosum-garlic-chives","provider":"Bloemoloog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}