Plant Details

Alliaria petiolata

Garlic mustard

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General Information

Scientific name: Alliaria petiolata
Also known as: Garlic mustard

Plant Properties

Layer: Herbaceous, Ground cover
Size: Small
Height: 1.00 m
Width: 0.40 m
Growth Rate: None
Leaf: None

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 6-8
Soil Moisture:
Moist, Wet
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Shade, Partial shade

Usage properties

Edible part:
Flowers, Leaves, Seed pod
Edibility:
(3)
Medicinal:
(2)
Features:
Dye, Bee forage, Fragrant

Description

Young leaves of this plant can be eaten both raw and cooked, for example as a vegetable or as a seasoning in prepared dishes. They have a subtle garlic and mustard flavor and are believed to promote digestion. The leaves can be finely chopped and added to salads. They are available early in the year and can be a delightful addition to winter salads. The flowers and young seed pods of this plant can also be eaten raw and have a subtle garlic-like taste.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/05
End of Harvest: 30/06