Ramps???

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Are these Ramps? I always thought they only grew in the Mountains.
Anywho............while out on a little walkabout to see how many trees I lost during last nights storm I came across these. They were only in one location probably around a couple of acres and there were lots of them.
I bit into one of them expecting it to taste like a green onion but it didn't really taste like one. Kinda bitter. I've heard they have a unique smell but my old sniffer doesn't work like it used to and I really couldn't smell much.
If they are Ramps what is the best way to eat them? Any recipes?
If they aren't Ramps any idea what they might be and any side effects? I did eat a few of them and so far not having any adverse reactions, "did you see the size of that Chicken!!"
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Those look like wild iris' to me. Ramps have a more narrow stem. Ramps are very strong in flavor and smell. You'll definitely notice an onion/garlic taste and smell.

Basically, if your wife won't get near you and makes you sleep on the couch after eating them, they're ramps.
 
Buzzard Breath said:
Those look like wild iris' to me. Ramps have a more narrow stem. Ramps are very strong in flavor and smell. You'll definitely notice an onion/garlic taste and smell.

Basically, if your wife won't get near you and makes you sleep on the couch after eating them, they're ramps.
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Yeah, I'm starting to doubt that they are Ramps myself. From what I have read Ramps supposedly have a purple-ish stem.
We do have wild Iris here on the farm and I know where they are so I will go have a look see tomorrow and see if they look the same.
I will also keep an eye on these to see how they look later on in the season.
In the mean time.................in the trash they go!
 
bigtex said:
Yeah, I'm starting to doubt that they are Ramps myself. From what I have read Ramps supposedly have a purple-ish stem.
We do have wild Iris here on the farm and I know where they are so I will go have a look see tomorrow and see if they look the same.
I will also keep an eye on these to see how they look later on in the season.
In the mean time.................in the trash they go!
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Yeah I see the purple stem now....looks different....let us know how they compare to the wild iris you have on the farm.... curious.
 
Flint said:
Do they still have the ramp festival in Morristown?
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I am nearby and never heard of this. I do know Cosby use to have it but since ramps went "hipster" availability of ramps caused it to cease a couple years back. If any festivals celebrating them is going to happen it will be in the next couple weeks as this is prime time for when they are in season.
 
Flint said:
Do they still have the ramp festival in Morristown?
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They still have this one not in Morristown though. Ramp Tramp Festival will celebrate its 63rd year on April 24th at Camp McCroy 4-H Camp located at 1058 Hwy 30 in Reliance TN.
 
bigtex said:
They still have this one not in Morristown though. Ramp Tramp Festival will celebrate its 63rd year on April 24th at Camp McCroy 4-H Camp located at 1058 Hwy 30 in Reliance TN.
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The one I went to years ago was close to Newport, not Morristown like I thought. It was interesting and the ramps and eggs were good.
 

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