Category Archives: Varieties to Grow

Sherwood Leek

Details Allium ampeloprasum Open-Pollinated: yes Type: summer and fall leek Color: green w/ white shaft Maturity: 80 days Size: 18-30″ tall plant Yield:  high yielding “long elegant shanks up to 12″ long” Taste: “mild, sweet flavor” “tender and delicately sweet” Disease Resistance or Environmental Tolerance:  can withstand frost, but this is not an overwintering variety […]

Prizetaker Leek

Details Allium ampeloprasum Open-Pollinated Heirloom, also known as ‘Lyon’ Maturity: 110-135 days from transplant Color: green w/ white shaft Size: plant grows to 36″ Yield: 8-10″ shanks Taste: mild flavor and tender Disease Resistance or Environmental Tolerance:  extremely cold-hardy does tend to bulb at maturity; harvest before bulbing Notes: This English heirloom leek first appeared in American […]

Bandit Leek

Details Allium ampeloprasum Open-Pollinated: ? Shape: “erect flag” Color: blue-green leaves, white shank Maturity: 130-140 days Size: 12-13″ shanks “very thick shanks that exhibit no bulbing” Yield: ? Taste: ? Disease Resistance or Environmental Tolerance:  extremely winter hardy Notes: Sources: Seeds of Change (no longer offered) Results from My Garden: no records kept

American Flag Leek

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 […]