Allium tricoccum
Plant Details
Plant Properties
Layer:
Herb layer, Vegetable
Format:
Smal
Height:
0.30 m
Width:
0.20 m
Growth Rate:
-
Leaf:
-
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
5-9
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium)
Sand (light) Loam (medium)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Half shade
Half shade
Usage properties
Edible part:
Leaves, Flowers, Root
Leaves, Flowers, Root
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Companion, Repellent
Companion, Repellent
Description
Bulb - can be consumed both raw and cooked. Mainly used as a flavoring in salads and savory dishes. This is one of the best wild North American varieties in terms of sweetness and flavor, with a mild sweetness reminiscent of leeks. The bulb is quite small, about 12 mm wide and 50 mm high, and grows in clusters from a rhizome. Leaves - can be eaten both raw and cooked. The sprouting leaves in spring have a mild sweet flavor similar to leeks. Flowers - edible in their raw form, are often used as a garnish in salads. They have a sharp onion aroma.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
01/05
End of Harvest:
30/06
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Corylus avellana Hazel |
The hazelnut tree provides shade and can enhance the soil structure with its root system. |
|
Juglans nigra Black walnut |
The black walnut tree can attract beneficial insects that help with pest control. |
|
Juglans regia English Walnut |
The English walnut improves soil fertility and supports a diverse microbial community. |
|
Malus domestica Apple |
The apple tree can help improve pollination by attracting bees and other pollinators. |
|
Viburnum opulus Highbush cranberry |
The European cranberry bush supports biodiversity and provides additional food sources for wildlife. |