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Posted 12/14/2022 in Annual

Allium ampeloprasum var. Porrum

A common vegetable added to casseroles, salads, stir fries, soups, and stews, Allium ampeloprasum var. Porrum features fan-like green leaves. The edible-part is the cylindrical white stalks that form at the base.

Post Details

Latin Name
Allium ampeloprasum var. Porrum
Common Name
Leek
Planting Zone
Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8 Zone 9 Zone 10 Zone 11
Special Interest
Deer Resistant
Bloom Season
Spring
Height
1.5-3 ft
Spread
1-1.5 ft
Potential Pests
Rust, mildew, and leaf spot

Plant Story

A common vegetable added to casseroles, salads, stir fries, soups, and stews, Allium ampeloprasum var. Porrum features fan-like green leaves. The edible-part is the cylindrical white stalks that form at the base.

Special Care Instructions

Plant leeks 6" deep in trenches and create a mound around cylindrical stem of plant base.

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