Allium oleraceum
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Allium oleraceum
Also known as:
Field Garlic
Images:
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Herb layer, Vegetable
Format:
Smal
Height:
0.60 m
Width:
0.10 m
Growth Rate:
-
Leaf:
-
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
4-8
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium)
Sand (light) Loam (medium)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Sun
Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Leaves, Flowers, Root
Leaves, Flowers, Root
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
None
None
Description
Chives can be eaten raw or cooked and are often used as a garlic flavoring in soups and other dishes. The bulbs are between 10 and 20 mm in diameter. Both the leaves and the young leaves of chives can be eaten raw or cooked and serve as a flavoring, although they are milder than garlic. The flowers can be eaten raw and are often used as a garnish on salads. Chives are mainly used as a seasoning in soups and stews. The bulbs can also be eaten raw or cooked.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
01/07
End of Harvest:
30/09
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Malus domestica Apple |
Allium oleraceum repels pests that commonly affect apples, helping to protect the Malus domestica. |
|
Thymus vulgaris Common Thyme, Garden thyme, Wild Thyme |
Thymus vulgaris benefits from the presence of Allium oleraceum as it can improve soil conditions and deter pests together. |
|
Mentha suaveolens Apple mint |
Mentha suaveolens thrives with Allium oleraceum, as the onion can help in flavoring and enhancing the growth of mint by repelling pests. |
|
Achillea millefolium Yarrow, Boreal yarrow, California yarrow, Giant yarrow, Coast yarrow, Western yarrow, Pacific yarrow |
Achillea millefolium attracts beneficial insects that can help with pollination and pest control, benefiting from the companion planting with Allium oleraceum. |
|
Ribes rubrum Redcurrant, Whitecurrant |
Ribes rubrum is less prone to fungal issues when grown near Allium oleraceum, which emits sulfur compounds that can deter disease. |