Plant Details

Allium vineale

Crow Garlic

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General Information

Scientific name: Allium vineale
Also known as: Crow Garlic

Plant Properties

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

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 5-8
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:
(3)
Medicinal:
(2)
Features:
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