Leek (Allium ampeloprasum) is a vegetable of the Allium family, related to onion and garlic, grown for its white false stem.
Leek (Allium ampeloprasum) is a vegetable of the Allium family, related to onion and garlic, grown for its white false stem. It has flat, broad, blue-green leaves and an elongated, tender base with a fine flavour, milder than onion. It is used in soups, broths, stews and pies, and is valued for its delicate taste. The plant is cold-hardy, prefers fertile soils and is earthed up to obtain a longer white section. Leeks can be harvested in autumn and winter, making them a valuable cold-season vegetable.
Sowing method: Under cover (cold frame, greenhouse or tunnel)
Transplant age: 55–65 days
Transplanting: Yes
Where it grows: Open ground · Tunnel / greenhouse · Pot min. 15 L
Row spacing: 35 cm
Trim the seedling leaves by a third before planting — it establishes better.
Stop watering 2–3 weeks before harvest for better keeping.
| Exposure | Soare |
|---|---|
| Life cycle | Anual |
