Description
A perennial with a height and spread of 1-2ft by 9-12". It is a member of the lily family and is therefore related to onions and chives. The bulb has a white outer layer and a purple inner layer of 'skin' which has to be peeled away to reach the edible cloves. It has white flowers and flat, solid leaves.

Cultivation

Site:	Likes sunny/partial shade and a rich, moist, well drained soil, although it can tolerate poorer conditions.
Propagation:	Take offsets/divide in spring or autumn. Plant cloves seperately 1-2" (4cm) deep. Sow seed in spring.
General Care:	Transplant/thin to 6" (15cm) apart. Water in dry conditions. Mulch annually. Divide and replant clumps every 3-4yrs. Pot up in autumn for indoors.Removing the flowers will increase the flavours' strength.
Harvest:	Dig up bulbs once leaves have died back in late summer.

Preserve: Store fresh bulbs in oil. Store dried bulbs or a dry, cool place.

Relationships: Will aid most plants nearby except peas and beans which it hinders. Especially good for reducing black spot on roses nearby. Promotes growth of vetch.

Description
A perennial growing to 6 -12" high from a small, elongated bulbous root. It produces clumps of cylindrical green spears which have a mild onion flavour. The spears are closed at the top and dilated at the bottom to surround the whole stem. Globular mauve-blue flowers appear mid-summer. The seed is 3 sided and black. It has a spread of approximately 12".

Cultivation

Site:	Full sun to light shade. Prefers well drained, fertile soil.
Propagation:	Sow seeds early summer 12" apart. Divide bulblets in summer. Root division late winter to spring.
General Care:	Thin seedlings to 12" apart. Once established needs dividing every 4 years. Will grow indoors.
Harvest:	Pick leaves 4-6 months after growing.

Preserve: Can dry or deep freeze. Leaves tend to lose colour after drying.

Relationships: Will aid most plants near to it except peas and beans which it hinders. Will reduce occurences of black spot and aphids on roses nearby. Helps prevent apple scab on nearby apple trees. It especially aids carrots.