I posted this on a new thread, but figured I'd ask on this one as well, since the subject of Ramps came up. I would LOVE to try growing some Ramps on my property - have plenty of possible sites what with 21 acres of mixed habitat. In a couple of weeks they will start trickling into our local farmers & gourment markets, & trust me - they get a pretty penny for just a small bunch. Since I've never seen seed or plants offered from regular onion suppliers, & since the grocers sell the Ramps whole like scallions, what are the chances that I could buy some from the market & stick them in ground as if I was planting an onion plant? And yes, Ramps are more pungent than scallions/chives/leeks/etc., but in a good way from my viewpoint. It IS kind of odd to cook because the leaves are thin & broad like a green, not like something from the onion family at all. I like to saute them simply in a bit of extra virgin olive oil & butter, add a little salt & freshly ground pepper, & either serve them atop a steak or as a side dish with something plain, like a roast chicken.

I've seen wild onions when I lived in Tennessee, Ohio and Virginia. All I ever heard them called was wild onion. not much help, huh? Ramps have broader leaves IIRC. I have never heard that wild onions are poisonous, but I'm sure me saying that won't make you feel comfortable about eating them. I think it is what cows get into at times and makes the milk taste oniony......back when people drank raw milk. Victoria

I would be very hesitant to eat wild onions and/or wild garlic, although I do know people who swear that they are safe to eat. As a result of these claims, I have been doing some research on both wild onions and wild garlic. You might want to check out Texas Toxic Plant. Yes, they are referring to mainly to livestock, but I would be very hesitant to eat them. And according to Cornell University it states that it can be poisonous to "cattle, horses, children". And here is another site: FDA list. Toxic Plants states: Minor Toxicity: Ingestion of these plants may cause minor illnesses such as vomiting or diarrhea. If ingested, call the Poison Control Center or your doctor. So eat them if you really want to, but I think the good old 1015's from HEB are the best! Linda

Sounds like a big problem.......I'd call the Cooperative Extension service in your area if I were you. They might be able to point you in the right direction. Good Luck. Oh, and forget the cracked corn in the rows. Take the cracked corn as far away from the pumpkin patch as possible.