Ramps / Wild Leeks Season

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I am posting the Ramps Thread in Home Cooking since they’re found throughout North America, and the way the regional boards are set up, choosing a general North American region is not easy to do.

This thread is inspired by Maribel’s Calçots thread.

Being from Canada, where ramps also grow wild in many parts, I didn’t realize West Virginia and other parts of Appalachia are known for their ramps.

Some towns in WV hold Ramp Festivals.

https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2013/05/08/182354602/in-the-land-of-wild-ramps-its-festival-time

In Ontario, there is a Singhampton Ramp Romp festival which takes place in May. This should be the 41st annual Ramp Romp, if it is held in May 2026.

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Over harvesting through over foraging is an issue for ramps in many parts of North America.