Allium vineale
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Allium vineale
Also known as:
Crow 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:
5-8
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
Leaves can be eaten raw or cooked. The fibrous parts of the leaves can serve as a substitute for garlic. These leaves are available from late autumn until the following summer. When used sparingly, they make a nice addition to salads. The bulbs of this plant are used as a seasoning and are quite small with a very strong flavor and aroma. They have a diameter of 10 to 20 mm. The small and awkward bulbils of this plant can be eaten raw or cooked. They have a strong garlic-like flavor.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
01/06
End of Harvest:
31/08
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Achillea millefolium Yarrow, Boreal yarrow, California yarrow, Giant yarrow, Coast yarrow, Western yarrow, Pacific yarrow |
Attracts beneficial insects and enhances growth. |
|
Salvia officinalis Sage |
Improves flavor and complexity of nearby plants; repellant to some pests. |
|
Corylus avellana Hazel |
Provides shade and support, while enhancing soil quality. |
|
Ribes rubrum Redcurrant, Whitecurrant |
Acts as a natural pest deterrent and enhances soil health. |
|
Beta vulgaris subsp. cicla Spinach Beet |
Improves growth and nutrient uptake in the soil. |