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PERENNIAL LEEK GROWING INFORMATION © Frances Michaels
BOTANICAL NAME: Allium ampeloprasum var. porrum
COMMON NAMES: Perennial leeks, Multiplier leeks, Perpetual leeks
FAMILY: Alliaceae
ORIGIN: Europe

PLANT DESCRIPTION
Perennial leeks are similar in appearance to garlic, with flat grey-green leaves. Leeks are biennial and will flower in the second year. A very useful plant that is extremely hardy and pest resistant. They grow well from the subtropics to cool temperate areas and tolerate frost. They do best in full sun but will tolerate partial shade.

USES
Food: leeks are a delicious vegetable and are used in soups, stews, quiches and baked alone. The white shaft plus 10 - 15 cm of the green leaves are eaten. Perennial leeks are very versatile in the kitchen; young slim leeks can used in a similar way to spring onions; mature leeks are harvested and used before flower spikes appear.

PLANTING DETAILS
Perennial Leeks are propagated by replanting the small offsets that form around the clump. To propagate simply divide the clump and start a new row with the offsets.
Planting rate: Space plants 15 cm apart with 30 cm between rows.
Recommended planting time: Anytime offsets are large enough to handle transplanting; avoid hot weather.
Planting Depth: Plant offsets deeply (10 - 15 cm) and water well.
Soil Preparation: Leeks prefer a fertile, well drained soil with a pH of 6.5 - 7.5; avoid using fresh manure.

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