Leek Varieties

Compare 7 leek cultivars. Find the perfect variety for your garden based on how you want to use them, growth habit, and days to maturity.

Showing 7 varieties

100–150 days Heirloom / OP

Cold-hardy heirloom; extra long white shaft; vigorous growth; mild sweet flavour; excellent for overwintering; also called Flag Leek.

100–150 days Heirloom / OP

French heirloom; blue-violet leaves in cold weather; extremely winter-hardy; deepens in colour after frost; excellent keeper.

75–85 days Heirloom / OP

French variety; fast growing; mild flavour; compact plants; good for baby leek harvest; reliable performer.

75–90 days Heirloom / OP

Early-maturing; long slender light green shaft; mild flavour; does not need deep blanching; good for baby leeks.

120–150 days Heirloom / OP

Extra long white shaft up to 45cm; massive size; mild flavour; needs long growing season; impressive kitchen leek.

90–120 days Heirloom / OP

Scottish heirloom since 1834; very thick white shaft; extremely cold-hardy; mild sweet flavour; reliable overwintering variety.