Plant Details

Allium tricoccum

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General Information

Scientific name: Allium tricoccum
Also known as: Ramps

Plant Properties

Layer: Herbaceous, Vegetable
Size: Small
Height: 0.30 m
Width: 0.20 m
Growth Rate: None
Leaf: None

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 5-9
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Partial shade

Usage properties

Edible part:
Leaves, Flowers, Root
Edibility:
(4)
Medicinal:
(2)
Features:
Companion plant, Repellent

Description

Bulb - can be consumed both raw and cooked. Mainly used as a flavoring in salads and savory dishes. This is one of the best wild North American varieties in terms of sweetness and flavor, with a mild sweetness reminiscent of leeks. The bulb is quite small, about 12 mm wide and 50 mm high, and grows in clusters from a rhizome. Leaves - can be eaten both raw and cooked. The sprouting leaves in spring have a mild sweet flavor similar to leeks. Flowers - edible in their raw form, are often used as a garnish in salads. They have a sharp onion aroma.

Harvest Data

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