Ramps, sometimes called wild leeks, are easy to identify in spring and can be harvested sustainably. The garlicky flavor of ramps will enhance all your favorite dishes!
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Ramps are native to eastern North America & widespread across much of the eastern part of the US
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Ramp season runs from March - June, making them one of the earliest plants to forage in the spring
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To identify, look for plants 4-12" from the ground that have 1-3 broad leaves per plant & white or reddish-purple stems
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If it doesn't smell like an onion, it’s not a ramp!
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To harvest sustainably, it's best to only take one leaf per plant without pulling up the bulb
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Wild ramps have two deadly toxic look-alikes & neither smell like onion. The first being,
False Hellebore
(pictured)
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&
Lily of the Valley
, which produce bell-shaped flowers
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Use wild ramps in homemade pesto or any other recipe that will benefit from a bright garlic flavor
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