Allium triquetrum
Plant Details
General Information
Plant Properties
Growth conditions
Moist
Sand (light) Loam (medium)
Acid Neutral Basic
Half shade, Sun, Shadow
Usage properties
Leaves, Flowers, Root
Fragrant
Description
Bulb - can be used raw or cooked. This small bulb, with a diameter of up to 20 mm, has a subtle garlic flavor and can serve as a seasoning in salads and warm dishes. The bulb is harvested in early summer when the plant begins to wilt and can be stored for up to 6 months. Leaves - also usable raw or cooked as a substitute for garlic. The leaves are available from late autumn to spring. Young leaves are suitable for salads, while older leaves are delicious when cooked as a vegetable or as a seasoning. They have a milder and more delicate flavor than onions. Flowers - can be consumed raw. Juicy with a light garlic flavor, these flowers are a tasty and decorative addition to salads.
Harvest Data
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
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Apium graveolens Wild Celery |
Apium graveolens can help repel harmful pests that might affect Allium triquetrum, providing a protective companion. |
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Thymus vulgaris Common Thyme, Garden thyme, Wild Thyme |
Thymus vulgaris can improve the overall health of Allium triquetrum by enhancing soil health and attracting beneficial insects. |
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Brassica oleracea Perennial broccoli, collards, kale |
Brassica oleracea can provide shade and reduce competition for nutrients for Allium triquetrum, promoting better growth. |
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Vaccinium myrtillus European blueberry |
Vaccinium myrtillus can enhance soil acidity, benefiting the growth of Allium triquetrum which prefers slightly acidic soils. |
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Elaeagnus angustifolia Oleaster |
Rudbeckia hirta can attract pollinators that also benefit Allium triquetrum's flowering process. |