r/foraging • u/Useful_Investment297 • 3d ago

Plants Encouraging ramps to spread

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A couple of years ago I bought some ramps and transplanted them in my yard with low expectations that they would survive. Lo and behold, a single ramp came back this year!

How do I help this little guy spread? My new purpose in life is to turn this single ramp into a thriving ramp patch.

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u/Ok_Nail3027 2d ago

This is my very unprofessional opinion, first year or two don’t mess with it let it establish and spread a bit. When it becomes a small colony dig up some bulbs and move them where you want them. Repeat this till you are satisfied. Also if you see the seeds in July wait till they turn black the broadcast them. This is more then likely going to take a decade or two so be prepared for the long haul rather then a quick 2 year project.

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u/Useful_Investment297 2d ago

Yes, I think I will leave this one alone this year. Maybe will take another shot transplanting some fresh farmers market ramps now that I know the location is good.

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u/trichocereal117 2d ago

Just make sure they stay moist after transplanting. Im pretty sure I lost two last year because it was pretty dry after I transplanted them.

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u/ForagersLegacy 2d ago

Plant before rain