This photo was taken 3-14-2016.
Author: RampHead (Page 12 of 16)
It is now mid February and the time for harvesting and eating ramps is getting very close. I would guess six weeks away if the snow melts off quickly. In the meantime, we are still shipping out ramp bulbs. I dug a box full them earlier this week, and have they are ready to go. If you are waiting to buy bulbs, now would be the time to do it as I don’t know if I will be digging any more (bulbs) in the next few weeks. However, I do have a bunch on hand right now that I need to ship out.
Please visit the Ramp Bulb Order Page to place your order.
Raised Bed Ramp Garden
Back by popular demand, ramp bulbs are here again.
Due to the ridiculously warm weather we have had this month, the ramp bulbs have began to grow. Now is the perfect time to get yours and get them planted before the ground freezes (if it freezes where you live), or get them planted and watch them start growing if you live in a warmer climate.
Head on over to the Ramp Bulb Order Page and get yourself some!
Ramp Bulbs Ready For Planting
Hi everyone. Just a quick update here to let you all know that ramp seasoning is once again available for sale. I only have it in limited quantities again this year.
Purchasing info is located on the Ramp Seasoning Order Page.
UPDATE #3 (5/17/15): Back in stock! 🙂
This will likely be the last orders of the year as the larger ramps will be flowering next week.
The order page is located here: ORDER PAGE
As the title says, the next orders will be shipping out on 4/20. Please get your order in before Sunday 4/19 to be placed in this weeks shipments.
The order page is located here: Wild Ramp Order Form
If you have ramps in your area and want to dig them yourself, please remember a few key points in harvesting in a sustainable matter.
While many argue over what constitutes a healthy ramp population in a forest patch, I think it is best to harvest conservatively. Studies show that only 5 to 10 percent of the ramps in a patch should be harvested each year to ensure their future survival. When I harvest ramps, I do the following:
- Harvest only the largest ramps in a clump (ramps grow in clumps of 5 to 10). This assures that the smaller plants are left to mature and go to seed.
- If there are a number of large ramps in a clump, take—at most—only half the plants. By leaving some older ramps, it guarantees that the clump will recover.
- When harvesting, keep moving around the patch. This assures that you won’t accidentally harvest too many ramps from one location.
Taking these precautions guarantees that harvesting is done in a sustainable manner.
If you have been waiting on the larger ramps, you may order them now. They are growing quickly. This current size is shown below. The next shipments will be going out on 4-13.
The order page is located here. Wild Ramp Order Form.
The picture you see below is the current size of the ramp plants. This size (average) is what we will be shipping out during the week of 4-6-15. Most local folk prefer them this size, but a lot of culinary folks prefer the larger leafier ramps. If you want big leafy ramps, check back next weekend for a new photo and you can see if they are large enough for you. If you want the smaller ones (as shown below) please order now and your ramps will be shipped out the week of 4-6. If you want larger ones, please wait another week or two before you place your order.
Click here to be redirected to the ramp order page.
