Growing Garlic Chives and Chinese Chives for Asian Cooking in Australia

Two Distinctive Asian AlliumsGarlic chives and Chinese chives (often used interchangeably, though technically the same plant, Allium tuberosum, at different growth stages) bring a mild garlic-onion flavour to Asian cooking that's distinct from both standard chives and garlic itself — an easy, perennial addition to any herb garden.What Sets Them ApartUnlike round, hollow standard chives, garlic chives have flat, solid leaves and a genuine mild garlic flavour alongside the onion note — used ra…