Plant Guide: Leeks

January 23, 2018 by Jenny Leave a Comment

Last updated on September 24th, 2019 at 12:35 am

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1 Start growing leeks today! Cousins to the delicious onion; leek plants are it’s sweet and mild counterpart. The most flavorful part of the leeks are it’s flavorful stems. Gardeners can grow them all winter long in grow zones 7 and above. Here’s how to start growing leeks today!

2 Grow Zone: Grow in zones 7 and above.

3 Water and Sun Needs: Place in an area of sun. Until the plants are established, water regularly, and after that only once weekly.

4 Average Size: They are root veggie and they are only expected to be 1-2 inches wide.

5 Plant Type: Vegetable

6 Special Features: It’s possible to grow this from vegetable cuttings. Additionally, this vegetable makes a great addition in winter dishes and soups.

7 How to Get Started: To begin, plant in an area of bright sunlight with well-draining soil. Be sure to plant each plant at least 6 inches apart in your garden. Before planting, it’s a good idea to lay down mulch or compost. Newly planted leeks should be soaked in a liquid plant fertilizer.

8 When to Harvest: Once the white stems grow to be at least 1 inch big. Depending on when you planted them, you should be able to harvest and store your leeks all winter long.

9 What to Plant It With: Begin growing with other winter harvest vegetables like Kale, Onions, and Garlic.

10 Don’t leave just yet! Here are a few other gardening tips that you can’t miss:

11 10 of the BEST Plants for Gardening Hedges

12 Pretty Flowers for a Fall Flower Garden

13 Use Teabags In Your Garden and These Miracles Will Happen

Start growing leeks today! Cousins to the delicious onion; leek plants are it’s sweet and mild counterpart. The most flavorful part of the leeks are it’s flavorful stems. Gardeners can grow them all winter long in grow zones 7 and above. Here’s how to start growing leeks today!

Grow Zone: Grow in zones 7 and above.

Water and Sun Needs: Place in an area of sun. Until the plants are established, water regularly, and after that only once weekly.

Average Size: They are root veggie and they are only expected to be 1-2 inches wide.

Plant Type: Vegetable

Special Features: It’s possible to grow this from vegetable cuttings. Additionally, this vegetable makes a great addition in winter dishes and soups.

How to Get Started: To begin, plant in an area of bright sunlight with well-draining soil. Be sure to plant each plant at least 6 inches apart in your garden. Before planting, it’s a good idea to lay down mulch or compost. Newly planted leeks should be soaked in a liquid plant fertilizer.

When to Harvest: Once the white stems grow to be at least 1 inch big. Depending on when you planted them, you should be able to harvest and store your leeks all winter long.

What to Plant It With: Begin growing with other winter harvest vegetables like Kale, Onions, and Garlic.

Don’t leave just yet! Here are a few other gardening tips that you can’t miss:

10 of the BEST Plants for Gardening Hedges

Pretty Flowers for a Fall Flower Garden

Use Teabags In Your Garden and These Miracles Will Happen

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