Plant Details

Allium porrum

Leek

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General Information

Scientific name: Allium porrum
Also known as: Leek

Plant Properties

Layer: Herbaceous, Vegetable
Size: Small
Height: 0.90 m
Width: - m
Growth Rate: None
Leaf: None

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 5-9
Soil Moisture:
Moist, Well-drained
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Leaves, Flowers, Root
Edibility:
(4)
Medicinal:
(2)
Features:
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