General Description/History

Characterised by their flat, garlic-flavoured leaves, these chives are used as a garnish in Vietnamese rice paper rolls, as an addition to soups and to Thai noodle dishes. They are also an essential element in Chinese chive pancakes and omelettes.

English: Chinese leek, Chinese chives
Chinese: gau choi
Thai: kuichai

Season: Autumn,Winter,Spring

Botanical Name: Allium tuberosum

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Availablity: June,July,August,September

Growing Areas: 

QLD – Atherton, Brisbane Outer Suburbs, Bundaberg
NSW – North Coast
VIC – Melbourne, Werribee
SA – Adelaide Hills, Adelaide Plains
WA – Perth Metropolitan Outer Areas
NT – Katherine.