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Leeks in a bumdle

Leeks

October 2024 | Written by:听New Castle County Master Gardeners Rick Judd and Gail Hermenaus

General information

  • Allium ampeloprasum, Leeks
  • Allium family
  • Sunlight: full sun.
  • Soil conditions: well drained soil, high in organic matter.
  • Best grown as a transplant.
  • Blanch with soil to increase white shanks.

Successful cultivars

  • King Richard (75 days) Early, large, leeks with long white shanks.
  • Lancelot (75 days) Disease tolerant and bolt resistant.

Common pests & diseases

  • Leek Rust
  • Blotch
  • Powdery Mildew
  • Thrips
  • Leek Moths
Leek photo courtesy of Gail Hermenau.
Leek photo courtesy of Gail Hermenau.
Leek photo courtesy of Gail Hermenau.

This publication was created by Master Gardeners Rick Judd and Gail Hermenau. Photos courtesy of Gail Hermenau.


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