And Sow It Grows Local - Microgreens - Garlic Chives (Single Variety)

Garlic chives are a species of herbs belonging to the onion family. This herb is called 'garlic' chives because of its flavour, which is very like garlic. It is very commonly used in Asian cuisines as well as a natural medicine. It has a lovely sweet, mellow garlicy flavour and won’t require much to round out any meal. Just substitute them anywhere you would normally use garlic, or indeed chives.

Garlic chives contain a variety of vitamins, including A, C, E, K, folates, niacin, riboflavin, plus sodium and potassium and minerals, calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, selenium and zinc. They help to prevent colds, maintain blood pressure and increase immunity. Garlic chives are low in fat and high in dietary fibre, which helps to maintain and balance your metabolism. Cooking with chives can help treat digestive kidney and liver problems.

Now also available in as a powder, perfect for soups and stews, or sprinkle it on your favourite pizza.