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?
" Eat your food as your medicines. Otherwise you have to eat medicines as your food" Steve Jobs
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?
" Eat your food as your medicines. Otherwise you have to eat medicines as your food" Steve Jobs
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!
" Eat your food as your medicines. Otherwise you have to eat medicines as your food" Steve Jobs
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