Allium porrum
Plant Details
Plant Properties
Layer:
Herb layer, Vegetable
Format:
Smal
Height:
0.90 m
Width:
- m
Growth Rate:
-
Leaf:
-
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
5-9
Soil Moisture:
Moist, Permeable
Moist, Permeable
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium)
Sand (light) Loam (medium)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Sun
Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Leaves, Flowers, Root
Leaves, Flowers, Root
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Fungicide
Fungicide
Description
The leaves and long white blanched stems of this plant can be cooked and eaten, or thinly sliced and added to salads. They have a mild onion flavor with a delightful sweetness. The bulb can be eaten raw or cooked and is produced in the plant's second year of growth. If the plant is not in bloom, the bulb becomes slightly larger. The flowers can be eaten raw and serve as a garnish on salads, although they are somewhat drier and less flavorful than other plants in the same family.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
01/08
End of Harvest:
30/11
Guilds
Guild Information
Click on a plant in the diagram for more information.
Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Arbutus unedoxaera Strawberry Tree |
Attracts beneficial insects that help pollinate leeks and control pests. |
|
Prunus domestica Plum |
Can provide dappled shade and reduce competition for nutrients when planted nearby. |
|
Halesia carolina Silver-bell tree |
Helps to attract pollinators to the area, benefiting the leeks' growth. |
|
Corylus avellana Hazel |
Provides a protective canopy, while the leeks can benefit from the nitrogen fixed by nearby plants. |
|
Elaeagnus angustifolia Oleaster |
Can enhance soil fertility and prevent wind erosion, benefiting the leeks' growth. |
|
Malus domestica Apple |
Apples can provide shade and create a microclimate that protects leeks from extreme temperatures. |