Rakkyo (Allium chinense)

Family: Alliaceae | Edibility: Choice Edible (4/5)

Allium chinense is an evergreen Bulb growing to 0.3 m (1ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in leaf all year, in flower from August to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, insects. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds, Leaves, Roots/Tubers, Flowers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavour, it can be 4 - 5cm in diameter, though it does not reach this size until the second or third year. — Bulb - raw or cooked.; The bulb has an excellent crisp texture with a strong onion flavour, it can be 4 - 5cm in diameter, though it does not reach this size until the second or third year.; It contains about 3.1% protein, 0.12% fat, 18.3% soluble carbohydrate, 0.7% ash.; Leaves - raw or cooked.

Habitat & North American Range

Often cultivated, plants can be found wild on the edges of fields. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)