606 Leeks

Grow a dependable harvest of mild, sweet-flavoured leeks with our 606 Pack Leeks. A staple in soups, stews, roasting dishes, and gourmet recipes, leeks are easy to grow and highly productive in the home garden. Their long, tender white stems and attractive blue-green foliage make them both ornamental and practical. Ideal for garden beds, raised beds, and vegetable gardens, leeks thrive in cooler weather and can often be harvested well into the fall season.

Leek 'American Flag' A sweet, cold-tolerant heirloom variety with long, tender white stems and broad green leaves, ideal for soups, stews, and home gardens.

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Plant details

Scientific Name

Allium ampeloprasum var. porrum

AKA

Leek

Light

Full Sun

Water

Leeks grow best in consistently moist, well-drained soil. Water deeply and regularly to keep the soil evenly moist, especially as the stems develop, for tender, high-quality leeks.

Care Level

Easy to grow and require minimal care. Keep the soil consistently moist, control weeds, and hill soil around the stems as they grow to encourage long, tender white shanks.

Optimal Temperature

10–24°C

Frost Tolerant

Yes

Mature Height

18–36 in. tall (45–90 cm)

Mature Spread

4–6 in. wide (10–15 cm)

Deer Resistant

Yes

Edible

Yes

Pet Friendly

No

Toxic

No