Leek Varieties
The main points to consider when choosing which varieties of leeks to grow are:
- size
- days to maturity
- winter hardiness
Short season varieties tend to be
- smaller
- less winter hardy
A popular short season leek is King Richard. It is
- very early
- high yielding
- extra long, with a slim stalk
- mild flavoured
- easy as it does not need earthing up
- OK till Christmas
Long season leeks
- may be harvested through the winter
- are cold hardy
- develop fatter stalks
Common long season varieties include:
- Autumn Giant
long season of production, stands cold, frosty weather, high yields, medium stems
- Autumn Mammoth
matures in late autumn, high yielding leek, thick stems, good resistance to rust
- Pandora
productive, long season, good tolerance of leek rust
- Musselburg
very winter hardy, mid season, lasts right through winter, good length
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