Ramps

Also called Wild Leeks. This bulb-forming perennial is a spring ephemeral. Their rapid rise as the darling of top chefs has led to overharvesting. Now considered a species of “special concern” for conservation in Maine and other states; in Québec commercial harvesting is banned. With patience and care you can sustainably grow and harvest your own woodland crop. Delectable pungent flavor, a mix of garlic and onion, is true wildwood fare—worth the long wait. Not a good germinator, often with latent dormancy; expect less than 50%.