🥬 Leek
Allium porrum
The ultimate winter vegetable: sown February-May and transplanted May-July, leeks are harvested from September to March as needed — they wait in the ground without spoiling.
The calendar at a glance
| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sow indoors | ||||||||||||
| Sow outdoors | ||||||||||||
| Planting | ||||||||||||
| Harvest |
When to sow leeks?
Sow leeks indoors, in warmth, in February and March. Direct sowing outdoors is done in April and May.
When to plant leeks?
Plant leeks from May to July.
When to harvest leeks?
Harvest leeks from September to March.
The tips that matter
- When transplanting, trim leaves and roots by a third — the plants establish better.
- Earth up the stems as they grow to get a long, tender white shaft.
- Against leek moth, alternate rows with carrots: each scent protects the other crop.
Your garden tells you what to do
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