Re: [IBS_Images] Allium tuberosum
- Subject: Re: [IBS_Images] Allium tuberosum
- From: L* d* J*
- Date: Sun, 02 Sep 2001 17:29:22 +0200
Lee Poulsen a *crit :
> Is this by any chance related to what I know as garlic chives (used
> in Asian cooking)? I planted some last year and they are sending up
> small scapes right now and the flowers look just like this (or very
> similar; I'm not a botanist).-Lee Poulsen
>
> >A late flowering allium. It seems to be scented pleasantly during the
> >day , but more like an onion at night.>Arnold
Yes this is the chives used in Asian cooking. I haven't tried it but it
is supposed to be somewhat spicier than your traditional chive. Arnold
Dear all,
This allium species really deserves some attention; It is so easy to
grow in a whole range of climates: planting Octobre -February , growing
cycle March-November, flowering August - Septembre.
It can grow from seed to flower in one year. Spreads easily through out
the garden, but can be easily controlled, also grows well in pots,
flowers abundantly with green/white umbels. Has been in flower here
for 3 weeks and goes on until the middle of septembre. As an added
advantage it can be used for cooking. The storage organ is a rather
shrivelled uninspirring rootstock, nevertheless never fails to grow.
Well worth trying
Kind regards
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Lauw de Jager
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