Egyptian Leek (Allium kurrat)

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

Allium kurrat is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). 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 and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves, Roots/Tubers, Flowers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavouring in cooked dishes. — Bulb - raw or cooked.; Leaves - raw or cooked.; Eaten raw or used as a flavouring in cooked dishes.; The whole plant can be cooked and used like leeks (A.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known in a truly wild situation. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)