Allium porrum - Leek

Leek (Allium porrum) is a bulb grown for its long, blanched stem and leaves, with a milder, sweeter flavour than onion.

Inputs

• Hardiness zone 5¹
• Hardiness zone 6¹
• Hardiness zone 7¹
• Hardiness zone 8¹
• Hardiness zone 9¹
• Full sun¹
• Moist soil¹

Outputs

• Human food¹
• Medicinal use¹

Type

• Allium spp. - Alliums

Functions

• Attracting bees¹
• Insect repellent¹

Footnotes

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