Babington's Leek (Allium ampeloprasum babingtonii)

Family: Alliaceae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Allium ampeloprasum babingtonii 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 flower from July to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in heavy clay soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves, Roots/Tubers, Flowers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

pleasant mild garlic flavour. — Bulb - raw or cooked.; The small bulbs can vary considerably in size from 2 - 6cm, they have a pleasant mild garlic flavour.; Leaves - raw or cooked.; The young leaves are pleasant raw, older leaves quickly become fibrous and are best cooked.

Habitat & North American Range

Clefts of rocks and sandy places near the coast. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)