Description
AAS WINNER DETAILS
Winner Type: National
Class: Chives, garlic
Variety Name: Geisha
Genus: Allium
Species: tuberosum
Year: 2015
Common Name: Garlic Chives
Type: Edible – Vegetable
Breeder: Terra Organics
Close Market Comparison: Garlic chives, Nira
PLANT NEEDS
Duration Type: Perennial
Light Needs: Full sun
Water Needs: Dry to normal
Season Type: Warm season
Staking Required: No
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Foliage Color: Green
Plant Habit: Upright
Plant Height: 28 inches
Fruit Color (Harvest): Bright green leaves, white flowers
Fruit Shape: Long strap leaves
Fruit Weight: 12 inches
Fruit Flavor Description: Mild garlic flavor
Number Of Fruits Per Plant: Hugh yield
IN THE GARDEN
Container: Yes
Herb:Yes
Garden Spacing: 10-12 inches
Days To Harvest (Sowing Seed): 75
Days To Harvest (Transplant): 30
Plant Spread: 9-10 inches
HOW TO GROW
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.
AAS Winners
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.
All-America Selections Admin –
Yes, Geisha garlic chives should be perennial in your location. Great idea to try again. Sometimes it is hard to determine why some plants do not overwinter.