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| Identification |
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Genus
Allium
Species
scorodoprasum
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
elephant garlic
Family
ALLIACEAE
Specimen number
S9227
Data source
UnVeg p188
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Annual
Life span
1 year
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
2' 6" - 3'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun
Water
Optimal soil texture
Soil texture 04
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Full sun is ideal for Allium scorodoprasum.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
Allium scorodoprasum is most often used as a flavoring.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Seed
Pollination method
Planting style
Clumps
Crop spacing
1'
Row spacing
2'
Cold frame
Planting period
Apr 01 - Apr 30
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Hardy
Heat requirement
Cool
Fertilizer
No fertilizer
Time to harvest
90 to 120 days
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Flavoring
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Bulbs
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
April is normally the best time to begin planting. Provide 1' spacing when grown in quantity. Separate each row by approximately 2'. It does not necessarily require warm days for good production. Estimated time to harvest is 90 to 120 days. Propagation of Allium scorodoprasum can be achieved by seed.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Allium scorodoprasum has an annual life cycle.
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