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Allium porrum 'Monstrous Carentan'

 
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Family: Alliaceae
Genus: Allium (AL-ee-um) (Info)
Species: porrum (POH-rum) (Info)
Cultivar: Monstrous Carentan

Synonym:Allium ampeloprasum var. porrum

Category:
Biennials
Vegetables

Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing:
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

Hardiness:
Not Applicable

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Time:
Unknown - Tell us

Foliage:
Unknown - Tell us

Other details:
Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

Profile:

No positives
2 neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral philomel On Jan 30, 2006, philomel from Termes d'Armagnac
(France)
(Zone 8a) wrote:

This is known as Monstrueux de Carentan in France. It's a very hardy variety standing well for harvest in autumn and winter.

Available from Graines de Baumaux

Neutral Farmerdill On Sep 28, 2004, Farmerdill from Augusta, GA
(Zone 8a) wrote:

Available from eSeeds which describes as follows; "Large and straight, the white 'oniony' section is firm and sweetly flavoured. Topped by dark, blue-green leaves which are also edible and even milder tasting (and the green section is high in Vitamin A). "



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