Also known as Chinese chives.
Good in salads, stir fries and with cream cheese.
Mild garlic flavour.
Sowing Time
Indoors: January - December
Outdoors: February - July
Sowing Indoors
Sow thinly into pots of multipurpose compost (1.3cm or 1/2in deep) and cover lightly with more compost. Put the pot in a warm place (10-15 degrees Celsuis) such as a windowsill and keep moist.
Growing On
Keep seedlings in a light position, but shade from direct sunlight. When large enough to handle, transplant to 8cm (3in) pots, allowing 3 or 4 seedlings per pot.
Growing Outdoors
Gradually accustom plants to outside conditions for 2-3 weeks and then plant out from May to August. Allow 30cm (12in) between each group of plants.
Sow Outdoors
Sow seed thinly in rows, and cover with a little soil (1/2cm). Allow about 30cm (12in) between rows. Gradually thin seedlings until they are about 15cm (6in) apart and keep soil moist until established.
Harvest
Indoors: January - December
Outdoors: July - December
