Perpetual leek
The perpetual leek, small in size, is grown in the garden as a condiment rather than a vegetable. It flavors broths, sauces, salads, omelets... Perpetual leeks belong to the Alliaceae or Liliaceae family. These leeks are hardy, very easy to grow and are a perennial plant.
The perpetual leek is planted in the garden by "cloves" with accessory bulbs that grow next to the main bulb or by cups. There are no seedlings, and the calendar for clove planting starts in August and ends in late winter. If you opt for cups, you can plant all year round except in summer and frozen ground. Perpetual leeks like the sun but can be satisfied with a semi-shaded situation. Easy to grow, perpetual leeks are happy in any type of soil.
Not very time consuming, the perpetual leek requires little care. The feet can be stubbed to keep the stems straight. Over the years, it is possible to divide the cloves to replant them and restart production. Perpetual leeks are harvested from early fall to late spring. The first harvest is done after 10 weeks for a clove plantation and three to six months for a bucket plantation.
Perpetual leek
- Type : Perennial vegetables
- Subtype : Root vegetables
- Botanical family : Liliaceae
Characteristics
- Exposure : Sun
- Hardiness : Frost resistant
- Very easy to grow, requires little maintenance (difficulty : 1/3)
Sowing & planting
- Plant spacing : 15 cm
- Row spacing : 30 cm