The leeks are cropping well and will be in season until the end of March, so we should be fit & healthy as leeks are a super food!
The leeks were grown from seed and transplanted into the leek bed in early July.
Leek-harvested
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.
fresh-leek
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