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Allium ursinumAllium ursinum

Bear's Garlic, Ramsons, Wild Garlic

In Stock: 0.499 lb (Total:0.499lb)

Allium ursinum

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Germination:

98%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

69,597

Quantity:

0.5 lb

Collected in:

Hungary

Crop year:

2024

Min. hardiness zone:

4

Item ID:

1834490

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 60 days. Stratify by surface sowing seeds on moist, tamped, soil in trays and place trays in cold for 60 days. Keep moist.

Germination: Take trays out of refrigeration, put plastic wrap around them and place in a warm, sunny location. Remove the plastic wrap once seeds germinate.

Allium ursinum, commonly known as Wild Garlic, Ramsons, or Bear's Garlic, is an effortlessly grown perennial, native to shaded woods of Europe and northern Asia. It thrives in rich, moist loams, in full sun to part shade. This woodland plant is more tolerant of part-shade conditions than most members of its genus, making it an excellent choice for diverse planting environments. However, it can spread invasively and should be planted where its spread will not disrupt other plantings. Its ability to carpet large regions over time through self-seeding and rhizome-spreading, combined with its star-shaped white flowers and deep green, elliptic basal leaves, makes wild garlic a sight of great beauty on the forest floor during spring. The leaves emit a strong onion-garlic aroma when bruised or crushed, adding to its exotic appeal. Apart from its ornamental value, wild garlic also has multiple culinary uses. Its leaves and flowers can be consumed raw or cooked, and underground bulbs can also be eaten raw or cooked. In fact, they play an essential part in traditional medicine targeting rheumatic problems and high cholesterol. Furthermore, this medium-sized bulbous perennial is a significant early bloomer in spring, making an essential contribution to pollinating bees and other insects. For those interested in edible gardening and woodsy floral spreads, the Allium ursinum offers a winning combination of delectable flavor and visual appeal.

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