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Allium, Garlic Chives, Chinese Chives, Chinese Leek 'Dah Ye'

Alliumtuberosum

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Genus
Allium (AL-ee-um)
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Species
tuberosum (too-ber-OH-sum)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
This plant is resistant to deer
Smooth
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Fall
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Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
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Propagation Methods
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional
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