Allium

Leek

Sweet winter staple — earth up the stems for blanched white shanks.

Sun

Full sun

Water

Regular

Soil

Rich, deep

Difficulty

Easy

Container

Yes

Edible part

Stems

Lifecycle

Biennial

Hardiness

Hardy

winterlong-season

Plants well with

Where to source

Get growing in United Kingdom

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Thompson & Morgan

Stocks long-season leek varieties bred for UK climate, including cold-hardy types suited to London's temperate winters.

Crocus

Offers deep pots essential for blanching leeks, a key technique for pale, tender stems in cool regions.

Amazon UK

Provides reliable soil knives and hoes for the repeated earthing-up leeks require throughout their London growing season.