Allium carinatum, A. carinatum var. pulchellum

Plant Details

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General Information

Scientific name: Allium carinatum, A. carinatum var. pulchellum

Also known as: Garlic keel

Images: Google Images

Plant Properties

Layer: Herb layer, Vegetable

Format: Smal

Height: 0.60 m

Width: - m

Growth Rate: -

Leaf: -

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 6-9

Soil Moisture:
Moist

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

pH:
Acid Neutral Basic

Light:
Half shade, Sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Leaves, Root, Flowers

Edibility:
(3)

Medicinal:
(2)

Features:
None

Description

Bulbs can be eaten both raw and cooked. They are very small, about 15 mm long and 10 mm in diameter. Both the leaves and the flowers can be consumed raw or cooked. Bulbils are also edible, both raw and cooked. Although they are quite small and difficult to handle, they have a pleasant flavor that resembles onion or garlic.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/07

End of Harvest: 31/08

Guilds

Guild Information

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Guild Details

Guild	Description
Aronia melanocarpa Black Chokeberry	Aronia can help improve soil structure and prevent erosion, while Allium provides pest suppression through its strong odor.
Betula pendula Birches	Birch trees can enhance soil fertility, benefitting Allium by providing shade and improving soil nutrients.
Corylus avellana Hazel	Hazelnut trees can provide an additional layer of habitat for beneficial insects that can help control pests for Allium.
Fagopyrum esculentum Buckwheat	Buckwheat can attract pollinators and beneficial insects that can aid in the overall health of the garden.
Fragaria vesca Wild strawberry	Strawberries provide ground cover, helping to retain soil moisture for Allium while also attracting beneficial insects.
Myrica gale Bog myrtle	Myrica gale can enhance biodiversity in the area, creating a more complex ecosystem that benefits Allium.
Ribes sanguineum Flowering Currant, Blood currant	Flowering currant can attract pollinators that benefit Allium and provide nutrients back to the soil through leaf litter.
Salvia officinalis Sage	Sage can deter pests that threaten Allium while also providing delicious culinary uses.
Vaccinium corymbosum Northern blueberry	Blueberries can assist with nutrient cycling, enriching the soil for Allium and providing additional food sources.