Details

• Allium ampeloprasum
• Type:
• Shape: regular
• Color: thick blue-green leaves with white stems
• Maturity: 100 days
• Size: 12-14″ stalks, “large”
• Yield: “good yields”
• Taste: “nice flavor”, “great in soups, stir fries and stews”
• Disease Resistance: ?

Notes:

• easy to grow
• very adaptable

Sources: (where to buy)

• Peaceful Valley Farm: $3.99 for 1 lb of transplants

Results from My Garden:

• 2010-2011: 15 leeks, 9 oz total (1/2 oz each)
• 2011-2012: 20 leeks, 1 lb total (3/4 oz each)
• 2012-2013: let them all go to seed
• 2013-2014: let them all go to seed