The second of three organic herbs in this grouping of AAS Winners, Geisha is a vigorous grower with a nice ‘just-right’ garlic flavor. Slightly wider, flatter and more refined leaves topped by pretty white flower stalks late in the season mean this is another edible that can serve a dual purpose as an ornamental.
Geisha is a great culinary herb for use in stir-fries, soups, compound butter, and as a fresh garnish for a variety of dishes. Although late flowering is a good thing in herbs, when Geisha does burst into bloom, the butterfly inhabitants in your garden will be very happy!
Sow seeds for transplant any time garden setting can overwinter in mild climates. Transplant in a sunny well drained location or container. Enjoy fresh or dried in soups and sauces. Consider using as an infused oil.
Randall Benson –
I grow lots of garlic chives. They are perennial for me in Minnesota. However the Geisha garlic chives I grew did not overwinter while the regular type did just fine. I am not sure why. I have more seed and will retry again.