Rocambole (Allium scorodoprasum)

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

Allium scorodoprasum is a BULB growing to 0.6 m (2ft) by 0.1 m (0ft 4in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from May to August. 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: Leaves, Roots/Tubers, Flowers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavouring in salads, soups etc. — Bulb - raw or cooked.; A garlic substitute, it is used as a flavouring in salads, soups etc.; The bulbs are smaller than garlic and have a milder flavour, they are produced at the points of the stem as well as at the base.; The bulbs are 10 - 20mm in diameter.

Habitat & North American Range

Grassland and scrub on dry soils. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)