Sand leek
Sand leek: Sowing, planting and harvest calendar
The rocambole described here is Allium scorodoprasum, a bulbous perennial in the Amaryllidaceae family. Its distinctive feature is the presence of small aerial bulbs, called bulbils, at the top of its flower stems. It combines an aromatic role with an unusual outline, different from garlic grown solely for underground cloves. The name rocambole also refers to certain cultivated Allium sativum garlics in some countries. The botanical identity therefore helps distinguish plants that share closely related everyday names.Its green leaves are long and narrow, with a straplike appearance. They emerge from the base, alongside an upright stem that extends above the foliage. In early summer, a flower head can combine purple flowers and bulbils. Their number and size vary with the plant and its development. Below ground, the bulb also produces parts that can contribute to propagation. Aerial bulbils are small vegetative organs rather than simply garlic seeds. This distinction is…
