Here’s your cheat sheet, written in the language of your inner survivalist:
1. Smells like garlic? Good.
2. Smells like nothing or flowers? Bad. Toss it.
3. Found in a clean, non-chemical area? Great.
4. Found next to a dog park or road? Run. You don’t want exhaust-flavored weeds.
Best Time To Eat Wild Garlic at Gladys Roy blog
Wild garlic is a forgiving plant, but your stomach isn’t. If you’re even a smidge unsure, skip it. There are plenty of farmers’ markets selling the real deal, no smell test required.
A Word on the Bulbs
Some people dig up the bulbs, but that’s a bit aggressive, don’t you think? The leaves are the main event, and you can usually pick them without playing archaeologist. If you must have the bulbs, remember they’re small and take a lot of effort to clean. Honestly, just buy a head of garlic at the store and save your back.
