Varieties
Varieties of Leek
Which variety suits you depends on site, space and taste. Here are the Leek varieties with their particulars.
- ‚Blaugrüner Winter‘A robust winter leek, *‚Blaugrüner Winter’*, with striking blue‑green, almost leaf‑like foliage and medium‑length, firm stalks.
- ‚Carentan 2‘This French classic, *‚Carentan 2’*, carries you through the winter: short, thick stalks with dark green, blue-green tinged leaves.
- ‚Elefant‘The *‚Elefant’* is a robust-growing summer and autumn variety that lives up to its name: long, thick stalks and bright green foliage.
- ‚Hannibal‘A high yielding autumn and early winter variety with long, even shanks and vigorous growth.