Id-Code: AA 258
Family: Alliaceae, Liliaceae
Origin: Europe/Russia
Special Features: Wide leaves, garlic scent, thrives in woodland setting
Colour: White
Natural Flowering Period: May
Winter Hardiness Zones: Z3-9
Growth Habit: Low growing clumper
Foliage: Deep green, wide strappy leaves
Height with Flower: 25 cm (6'')
Spacing between Plants: 30 cm (8'')
Soil Requirement: Moist, fertile soils, pH 5.8 - 6.8
Location: Partial Shade
Use: Plant Allium ursinum in a woodland setting with Anemone sylvestris, Aquilegia vulgaris 'Alba', and Viola sororia 'Freckles'
Specialities: Bulbs are edible, and young leaves can be used in salads and many other meals

Cultural Tips:
Grams per 1000 seeds: 6,25
Seeds per Gram: 160
Seeding Recommendation: 25 g / 1000 plants
Sowing Rate: 4 seeds per cell
Plug tray recommended size(s): 72s or open flats
Germination: The sowing must be kept warm (about +18 to 22°C) [about 64 to 72°F] and moist for the first 2-4 weeks. After this period the sowing must be kept at a cold temperature (between -4 and +4°C) [between 25 and 39°F] for another 4-6 weeks. It is not so important if the temperature is higher or lower during the cooling period, but the cooling period has to be prolonged because the synthesis of the germination inducer, hormonlike acid, slows down or comes to a standstill. It is beneficial to cover the sowing with snow during the cooling-period. The temperature below it usually keeps in the optimum range of -4 to 0°C [25 to 32°F]. The sowing is kept moist, and the melting snow helps to destroy the shell, which is advantageous for the germinating seedling. After this cooling-period the sowing may not be immediately exposed to high temperatures. The most effective temperatures are between +5 to 12°C [41 to 54°F], even if germination has started. The best location for this sowing, even in March, April and May, is the open field, the cold frame or a cold greenhouse.

Scheduling:
Best Sowing Date: November-March
Sowing to Germination: 8 - 10 weeks
Germination to Transplant: 4 - 8 weeks
Transplanting to salable Plant: 6 - 10 weeks
Cutting-Back at Transplanting: Not necessary

Growing On:
Container Size(s): 1 plug per 8/9 cm (3 1/2''); 1-2 plugs per 11/12 cm (4 1/2'')
Vernalization: A prudent recommendation would be to provide 6-12 weeks at an average daily temperature of 40°F (5°C). Exposure to cold may not be necessary for flowering but might improve quality.
Forcing: Provide 16 hours of continuous lighting. During the short days of winter, provide a night interruption lighting of 4 hours between 10:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m. 6-8 weeks to flower.
Fertilization: Medium (150-200 ppm)