Mr Fothergill's Garlic Chives Seeds, Broad leaves with a hint of garlic. The mild garlic flavour is ideal in salads or finely chopped in cream cheese. Flower petals scattered over salads will also add colour and flavour.

Sow indoors all year round for indoor crops and March to May for outdoor crops. Sow 0.5cm deep, in small pots of compost. Water well and place in a warm position. A temperature of 15-20°C.is ideal. Seedlings usually appear in 14-21 days. Grow on in cooler, but not cold conditions. Gradually accustom plants to outside conditions (avoid frosts), before planting out 20cm apart. Alternatively plants can be grown on a light windowsill. Or sow outdoors for ease, where they are to crop, 0.5cm deep directly into finely prepared soil. Thin seedlings to 20cm apart. Keep moist. Harvesting: Harvest by cutting leaves once 15cm tall (outdoor crops from June). Pick a few leaves from each plant so they regrow quickly.

• A hardy perennial, can be grown in pots and as an annual
• Flat leaves with a subtle taste, great for herb butter
• Flowers are edible as well as pretty – try in stir fries

Sow time: Jan-Dec
Flowering/Harvesting time: Jan-Dec