The leeks are cropping well and will be in season until the end of March. The leeks were grown from seed and transplanted into the leek bed in early July.

The edible parts of the leek are the white base and the light green stalk.

Leeks qualify as a super food because:

• leeks lower blood pressure & maintain a healthy heart and circulation
• leeks contain prebiotics, which are essential for probiotics to thrive in the gut
• leeks stabilise blood sugar levels because they are high in folate, manganese, iron, vitamin C & B6
• leeks contain the antioxidant Quercetin, which protects against cancer
• leeks boost the immune system.

TopVeg has grown Pandora, for mid-season, and Musselborough & Autumn Giant for a late winter crop. Leeks are a true super-food which can be grown in the vegetable garden throughout the winter.

Related articles on growing leeks:
preparing to plant seeds

leek seedlings

baby/mini leeks

leek varieties

leek vegetable garden