Varieties
Varieties of Leek
Which variety suits you depends on site, space and taste. Here are the Leek varieties with their particulars.
- ‘Blaugrüner Winter’A robust winter leek, ‚Blaugrüner Winter’, with striking blue‑green, almost leaf‑like foliage and medium‑length, firm stalks.
- ‘Carentan 2’This French classic, ‚Carentan 2’, carries you through the winter: short, thick stalks with dark green, blue-green tinged leaves.
- ‘Elefant’The ‚Elefant’ is a robust-growing summer and autumn variety that lives up to its name: long, thick stalks and bright green foliage.
- ‘Hannibal’A high yielding autumn and early winter variety with long, even shanks and vigorous growth.
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