The leek is a cousin of the onion originally from central Asia, it has been consumed since ancient times. It was on the menu of Egyptians & later the Romans they used it plentifully in their cuisine, especially during there great feasts. It appears on the national emblem of Wales & is that countries national vegetable. Both a vegetable & condiment the leek has always enhanced a wide variety of dishes with its unique aroma.
A most valuable vegetable capable of cropping for six or seven months of the year. Leeks have an important concentrate of the B vitamin folate, natural occurring folic acid, plus vitamins A,K. They are also a concentrated source of antioxidants. Leeks do best in an open position on rich, well worked soil into which plenty of well- rotted organic matter has been added. They have a high nitrogen requirement.
Always read the seed packet for growing instructions
Blog & Research by Mark Burton (Allotment secretary)
