Sand leek

Allium scorodoprasum

Layer 6 · Roots
Edible companion

Status by region

No restrictions recorded in the lists we checked.

Checked against the European Union list (Regulation 1143/2014) · Portugal's national invasive species list (Decreto-Lei 92/2019).

Information based on the cited sources, not legal advice — always confirm your local rules.

About

Garlic-flavoured bulbous plant whose bulbs and aerial bulbils are edible, known as rocambole. In the root layer of a food forest, it takes advantage of underground space and helps to repel pests, as well as attracting pollinators. Prefers fertile, well-drained soils.

It can be planted now — September is one of the best months.

See which trees sand leek grows well with

We have no trees recorded with this species yet. Start from the tree on your land.

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Needs

Water: Medium
Light: Full sun
Size: Bulbous herbaceous plant up to 0.8 m
Mature diameter: 0.2 m
Soils: Loam, Sandy, Limestone
Climates: Atlantic coast, Inland / Continental, Hot, dry Mediterranean

Calendar

January
February
March
April
May
June — Harvest
July — Harvest
August — Harvest
September — Planting
October — Planting
November — Planting
December

Harvest
Planting

Medicinal use: The bulbs and leaves are widely consumed in cooking as a seasoning with a garlic-like flavour, also possessing mild antimicrobial properties.

Where to buy

May grow well with

Suggestions worked out from growing conditions — same soil and climate, complementary layers and functions. These are not observed guilds; treat them as a starting point to try on your own land.