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- The ornamental onion - not only decorative, but also edible
- Non-toxic like all other leeks
- Ornamental and useful plant in one
- All plant parts are edible
- Consumption suggestions - garlic in the kitchen
- Many ornamental species have long been food
- Tips
All plant parts of the ornamental onion are edible, even the flowers!
The ornamental onion - not only decorative, but also edible
When high-growth varieties are in their prime, they attract a lot of attention. But have you ever come up with the idea of eating these ornamental plants?
Non-toxic like all other leeks
Basically the ornamental garlic is not poisonous. It does not matter what kind or variety it is. These members of the leek family are always free of toxins.
Ornamental and useful plant in one
Similar to onions, spring onions, chives, garlic and wild garlic, the ornamental onion is edible. Of course, few gardeners have the idea to eat their garlic. After all, this is primarily a ornamental plant and less a food.
All plant parts are edible
Generally, you can eat all the parts of your garnish. Both the stems, as well as the leaves and flowers are edible. Even the onions can eat you. However, if you believe that these parts of the plant taste like the leeks that are traditionally commercially available, you are wrong. On the one hand they are less aromatic and on the other hand not so fine.
Consumption suggestions - garlic in the kitchen
Depending on the variety, either the leaves or stems or the flowers are better. The onions are generally good to use. Here are some ideas of what to do with the ornamental lute in the kitchen.
Many ornamental species have long been food
Did you know it? Some ornamental species, such as the allspice leek (Allium sphaerocephalon) have long been valued as food. For example, the ball-headed leek is consumed in Siberia, the vinegar is known for making salads, and Allium cernuum and Allium canadens were popular foods among North American Indians.
Tips
On the ornamental tube, you can nibble neatly, for example, to get a good taste in the mouth. But to be honest, the parts of the plant when pure are less of a pleasure. It is better to use them wisely in the kitchen.