Harvesting Ramps In The Wild Or The Garden

A woman with a basket harvesting wild ramps in the woods

Foraging in the wild is a wonderful way to introduce new foods into the diet. Mushrooms are a classic foraged food, but during certain times of the year, many other interesting foods and herbs may be found. Ramp harvesting is another way to find common food that grows naturally. Ramps are also known as wild leeks and are members of the Allium family. They have a mild flavor similar to a cross between scallions and garlic, and a pungent smell that can be easily detected. The ramp harvest is one which foragers anticipate. The key is knowing when to harvest ramps. These wild Alliums are native to the deciduous forests of eastern North America and begin to grow when soil temperatures warm. There are entire festivals celebrating the emergence of the plant and the start of spring. While foraging is possible, care must be taken to harvest sparingly in order […]

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