Alliaria petiolata

Plant Details

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General Information

Scientific name: Alliaria petiolata

Also known as: Garlic mustard

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Plant Properties

Layer: Herb layer, Soil

Format: Smal

Height: 1.00 m

Width: 0.40 m

Growth Rate: -

Leaf: -

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 6-8

Soil Moisture:
Moist, Wet

Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)

pH:
Acid Neutral Basic

Light:
Shadow, Half shade

Usage properties

Edible part:
Flowers, Leaves, Seedpod

Edibility:
(3)

Medicinal:
(2)

Features:
Dye, Bee plant, Fragrant

Description

Young leaves of this plant can be eaten both raw and cooked, for example as a vegetable or as a seasoning in prepared dishes. They have a subtle garlic and mustard flavor and are believed to promote digestion. The leaves can be finely chopped and added to salads. They are available early in the year and can be a delightful addition to winter salads. The flowers and young seed pods of this plant can also be eaten raw and have a subtle garlic-like taste.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/05

End of Harvest: 30/06

Guilds

Guild Information

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Guild Details

Guild	Description
Helianthus tuberosus Jerusalem Artichoke, Sunchoke	Mentha spicata may improve the flavor of Alliaria petiolata and deter unwanted pests.
Coronilla varia Crown Vetch	Brassica oleracea botrytis benefits from the pest-repelling qualities of Alliaria petiolata.
Brassica oleracea Perennial broccoli, collards, kale	Alliaria petiolata can help deter pests that affect Brassica oleracea, enhancing its growth without chemicals.
Rubus idaeus Raspberry	Alliaria petiolata can help improve soil quality, benefiting Rubus idaeus growth.
Achillea millefolium Yarrow, Boreal yarrow, California yarrow, Giant yarrow, Coast yarrow, Western yarrow, Pacific yarrow	Achillea millefolium can attract beneficial insects that support growth and health of Alliaria petiolata.