Ramps Seeds

Minimum Seeds per Packet: 60

Packet Weight: 1g

Planting Season: Late Summer or Early Fall

Sowing Method: Direct Seed

Seed Depth: Surface

Direct Seed Spacing: 1/2"

Soil Temperature: 65-85 ℉

Days to Sprout: N/A

Mature Spacing: 4-6"

Sun Requirement: Full Sun or Partial Shade

Frost Tolerance: Moderately Tolerant

Days to Harvest: 5-10 Years

How to Seed Ramps

Ramps seeds have a short shelf life. They should be replanted within a year of being harvested. They should be sown in rich, well-draining soil in a location that will get plenty of sun in spring, but has shade from a canopy of hardwood trees or a shade structure in the summer. Late summer to early fall is the best time to sow, to allow for some weeks of warm weather before frost. 

Growing Ramps

Sow thinly on the soil surface and lightly press the seeds into the soil, then cover with 1-2 inches of leaf mulch. Ramps seeds have a long dormancy period, and will germinate either the first or second spring after planting depending upon the weather. A patch can take 5-10 years to reach full maturity. During the long establishment period, it is best to keep your ramps patch protected by metal caging to prevent theft of seeds or bulbs by hungry rodents.

Harvesting Ramps

Once established, a ramps patch can provide springtime delight for generations, if harvested responsibly. For more detailed information on successfully cultivating ramps, here is a great resource on ramps from the NC State Extension. You can also check out our blog post on ramps and the importance of growing them.