Plant Details

Allium scorodoprasum

Rocambole, Sand leek

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General Information

Scientific name: Allium scorodoprasum
Also known as: Rocambole, Sand leek

Plant Properties

Layer: Herbaceous, Vegetable
Size: Small
Height: 0.60 m
Width: 0.10 m
Growth Rate: None
Leaf: None

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 6-9
Soil Moisture:
Moist, Well-drained
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Leaves, Flowers, Root
Edibility:
(4)
Medicinal:
(2)
Features:
None

Description

Bulbs: can be consumed raw or cooked. This alternative to garlic is often used as a flavoring in salads, soups, and other dishes. The smaller bulbs have a milder taste than garlic and grow around the stem and base, with a diameter of 10 - 20 mm. Leaves: can be eaten both raw and cooked, and serve as a flavor enhancer in salads and other dishes. Flowers: edible in their raw form and are often used as a garnish on salads.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/06
End of Harvest: 31/08