The main points to consider when choosing which varieties of leeks to
grow are:
* size
* days to maturity
* winter hardiness
*Short season leek 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
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* Autumn Mammoth
matures in late autumn, high yielding leek, thick stems, good resistance to rust
* Pandora
productive, long season, good tolerance of leek rust
Mature-leek-Pandora
* Musselburg
very winter hardy, mid season, lasts right through winter, good length
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