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Spring time is wild garlic time! You can find an overview of the most important facts about the delicious herb here.
When our forests and meadows finally see the sun again in spring, the first spring plants dare to appear on the surface. This also applies to wild garlic, which can usually be found on moist soil from the beginning of March. Characteristic of the herb is certainly its slightly garlic-scented aroma, which one or the other walker has certainly been able to sniff out. But wild garlic not only tastes incredibly good on a sandwich, it also has other interesting properties. We present five of them to you here.
1. Distant Relatives
The characteristic smell and taste of wild garlic is no coincidence, as it is actually related to garlic. Both belong to the amaryllis family and thus to the leek family (like chives, for example)
2. A true European
Originally wild garlic comes from Europe, but found its way to northern Asia and can even be found in parts of North America. Today it is mainly found in the south of Germany, but its existence is threatened in the north. The origin of his name is still unclear to this day. However, there is wild speculation: one possible explanation is that bears like to eat the delicious herb after their hibernation to regain their strength, while others claim that the origin of the name can be found in Germanic.
5. For hunger pangs: wild garlic in the kitchen
In addition to its healing effect, wild garlic is of course a perfect spice in our kitchen. Whether as a simple bread topping with butter and s alt or as a ready-made wild garlic pesto, the spring herb is versatile andalso very he althy. For more delicious recipe ideas, click here.
