Plant Details

Allium cernuum

Nodding Onion, New Mexican nodding onion

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General Information

Scientific name: Allium cernuum
Also known as: Nodding Onion, New Mexican nodding onion

Plant Properties

Layer: Herbaceous, Vegetable
Size: Small
Height: 0.50 m
Width: 0.30 m
Growth Rate: None
Leaf: None

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 5-9
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Leaves, Root, Flowers
Edibility:
(5)
Medicinal:
(2)
Features:
None

Description

Spring onion - edible in both raw and cooked forms. This strongly scented bulb is mainly used as a flavoring. The bulb is about 50 mm long and 15 mm wide. Onion leaves - suitable for eating raw or cooked. With a delicious, strong onion-like flavor, they are an excellent addition to salads. These leaves are available from spring to autumn and are among the favorite ingredients of the local cuisine in Cornwall. Flowers - can be consumed in both raw and cooked forms. They have a delightful strong onion-like flavor, slightly more intense than the leaves, especially when the seeds begin to form. The flowers are both decorative and tasty, making a beautiful addition to salads.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/07
End of Harvest: 30/09