Wild Leek (Allium ampeloprasum)

Family: Alliaceae | Edibility: Choice Edible (5/5)

Allium ampeloprasum is a BULB growing to 1.8 m (6ft) by 0.1 m (0ft 4in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6 and is not frost tender. It is in leaf from October to August, in flower from July to August, and the seeds ripen in August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, insects.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves, Roots/Tubers, Flowers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavour and are nice as a flavouring in cooked foods. — Bulb - raw or cooked.; The small bulbs can vary considerably in size from 2 - 6cm, they have a fairly strong leek to garlic flavour and are nice as a flavouring in cooked foods.; The bulbs of selected cultivars are very large with a mild garlic flavour.; Leaves - raw or cooked.

Habitat & North American Range

Rocky places near the coast in S.W. England and Wales. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)