Allium scorodoprasum
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Allium scorodoprasum
Also known as:
Rocambole, Sand seemed
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:
6-9
Soil Moisture:
Moist, Permeable
Moist, Permeable
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
Bulbs: can be consumed raw or cooked. This alternative to garlic is often used as a flavoring in salads, soups, and other dishes. The smaller bulbs have a milder taste than garlic and grow around the stem and base, with a diameter of 10 - 20 mm. Leaves: can be eaten both raw and cooked, and serve as a flavor enhancer in salads and other dishes. Flowers: edible in their raw form and are often used as a garnish on salads.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
01/06
End of Harvest:
31/08
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Diospyros lotus Date Plum |
Helps deter pests that can harm allium species due to its natural deterrent properties. |
|
Corylus avellana Hazel |
Provides shade during hotter months, helping to regulate soil temperature for alliums. |
|
Rubus idaeus Raspberry |
Attracts pollinators which can boost the overall health of nearby alliums. |
|
Vaccinium myrtillus European blueberry |
Improves soil health and nutrient availability, beneficial for alliums' growth. |
|
Oenothera biennis Evening Primrose |
Enhances biodiversity in the garden and attracts beneficial insects to protect alliums. |