| Description | Allium tuberosum
Garlic chives are not mentioned in many of the old western herbals, but have been used in Asian cuisine for centuries. Like normal Chives, the are a hardy herbaceous perennial. The only differences being they have a mild garlic and onion flavour, and small white starry like flowers. They are great in pots or in the ground, preferring full sun to part shade. They can grow up to 50cm tall, and splitting the plant every few years will help ensure the plants survival. When harvesting, cut the leaves near to the ground, as it's better for the plant. Garlic chives are great used in salads, stirfrys, rice, and as a garnish for curries, soups, and potatoes. They will keep in the fridge for up to a week. Alternatively you can preserve them in butters, oils and vinaigrettes.
4"/10cm pot size. | Vaccinium corymbosum 'Blue Rose' Blueberry
Blueberry Blue Rose is a highbush type of Blueberry that requires a chilling period of around 750 to 1000 hours, making it more suited to cooler climates. A deciduous Blueberry, Blue Rose will produce large fruit that is best picked when completely ripe as the acidic fruit will not ripen after it is picked. A very good variety for cooking, Blue Rose will hold it’s form when frozen and thawed, making it excellent to use in a variety of ways. Blue Rose is partially self fertile, but a larger crop will result if another variety is growing nearby. Like all Blueberries, Blue Rose does need an acid soil to grow well. If growing in a pot ensure a potting mix for Azaleas and Camellias is selcted as this will ensure the correct soil pH. | |
