22-05-2023, 11:27 AM (This post was last modified: 22-05-2023, 11:29 AM by JJB.)
Let's face it, if the allium is going to seed the mother plant is nigh on useless so you might as well get something from it , unless you want the seed. It's a bit like eating the kale buds before you dig 'em and discard the plants, getting the most possible from the plant.
Why am I asking these questions?
I've heard about people eating Garlic scapes and recently Elephant garlic scapes but not Leek Scapes (which are also edible).
To me, a scape has been a sign of bolting and that the plant, whatever it is, will become inedible and tough. Maybe I need to be a bit more adventurous and eat more scapes.
You might get away with leek scapes when they were young before the 'inflorecence' has opened? but once it's flower has opened I would be reticent to try it. Having said that, a flower head dipped in batter and deep fried might work?
"The problem with retirement is that you never get a day off"- Abe Lemons
Ok,the only garlic I am growing this year is elephant garlic. Scapes are now forming,so am I supposed to remove them or leave them? If removal how much of the stem do i take off?
"The problem with retirement is that you never get a day off"- Abe Lemons
I’m very excited because I’ve got scapes on my spring onions. I’ve been waiting 3 years for them to produce flowers so I can collect seeds! I had no idea a spring onion would live so long. They don’t look very appetising any more. But they’re baby pickled onion sized now. Very impressive for a white Lisbon.
I may be on a carnivore diet but deffo having these elephant garlic scapes I've just harvested for brekkie tomorrow. Should be a nice bit flavouring for scrambled egg & Ribeye!
"The problem with retirement is that you never get a day off"- Abe Lemons
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