Welcome to Acqua Garden's Leek Plants collection, your go-to destination for hardy, flavourful stalks perfect for both garden and kitchen use. At Acqua Garden, we pride ourselves on offering the finest leek varieties, cherished for their robust growth and mild, sweet flavour.
Whether you're aiming to enhance your soups, stews, or roasts, our selection of leeks guarantees high yields and exceptional quality. Browse through our range, from mid-season 'Jolant' to late-season 'Tornado', to find the perfect addition to your vegetable garden. Experience the joy of home-grown leeks with Acqua Garden. View all Vegetable Plants.
Commonly Asked Questions
What is the best month to plant leeks?
The prime sowing months for leeks are March and April, either temporarily in a seedbed or directly into their final position if space is available.
What not to plant next to leeks?
Plant leeks with carrots, celery, onions, and spinach for improved growth, but avoid planting them near beans and peas, as these can hinder their development.
How long does it take to grow leeks?
Most leeks require a growing season of about 120 to 150 days with at least eight hours of sunlight daily. Some newer varieties can mature in as few as 90 days.
Is it too late to plant leeks in the UK?
Leeks are easy to grow from seed. If sown at intervals from February to June, they can be harvested from late August through winter until the following February.
Where is the best place to plant leeks?
Leeks thrive in sunny spots with fertile and well-drained soil. They are versatile and can be grown in garden beds, raised beds, or tall containers, spaced 6 inches apart.
Introducing Renegade Leeks, a top choice for UK gardeners seeking high-yield and disease-resistant leek plants. These leeks feature long, white stems with a mild, sweet flavour, perfect for enhancing a variety of culinary dishes.
Key Features
Varieties Available: Choose from popular types like Porbella AGM and Musselburgh, ensuring the best fit for your garden.
Growth Attributes: Enjoy robust, straight stems with excellent winter hardiness and strong disease resistance, making them ideal for both novice and experienced gardeners.
Harvest Information: Experience a late-season harvest with high yield expectations, providing you with abundant leeks throughout the growing season.
Benefits
Culinary Uses: Perfect for soups, stews, roasting, and a multitude of versatile cooking methods, adding depth and flavour to your meals.
Health Advantages: Rich in vitamins and minerals, leeks support immune and circulatory system health, contributing to your overall well-being.
Ease of Growing: Suitable for various garden spaces, including small and large gardens, with comprehensive growing instructions included to ensure successful cultivation.
Customer Assurance
Renegade Leeks are professionally cultivated in our nurseries, guaranteeing high-quality plants delivered swiftly and securely. We offer a 100% happiness guarantee, so you can garden with confidence and peace of mind.
Discover the Leek 'Jolant' – High Yield Plug, your perfect companion for a bountiful and flavorful harvest. This mid-season variety is renowned for its impressive yield and robust flavor, making it an excellent choice for both urban gardeners and seasoned horticulturists. Enhance your garden with this easy-to-grow leek plant, ideal for sustainable gardening practices.
Key Features
High-Yield Mid-Season Variety
Easy-to-Grow Plug Plants
Perfect for Urban and Container Gardening
Robust and Flavorful Leeks
Sustainable and Pest-Resistant
Growing Tips
Planting: Best grown in full sun with well-drained soil for optimal growth.
Watering: Maintain regular watering to support healthy and vigorous growth.
Harvesting: Ready to harvest from late summer to early winter, ensuring a continuous supply.
Usage Ideas
Perfect for adding depth to soups, stews, and gourmet dishes.
Ideal for roasting to bring out their natural sweetness.
Great for fresh additions to salads and sandwiches.
Add the Leek 'Jolant' to your garden today and enjoy a rewarding and sustainable growing experience. Harvest nutritious, flavorful leeks right from your home garden. Explore more in our Leeks & Onions - Vegetable Plants collection and browse our Best Sellers for more top-quality plants.
Leeks ‘Tornado’ deliver long, white stems with a mild, sweet flavour, making them perfect for soups, stews, and roasting. Renowned for their high yield and cold tolerance, this variety ensures a bountiful harvest even in late seasons.
Key Features
High Yield: Produces abundant stalks, maximizing your garden’s productivity.
Cold Tolerant: Thrives in cooler temperatures, extending the growing season.
Mild Sweet Flavour: Enhances a variety of culinary dishes with its subtle taste.
Disease Resistant: Minimizes the risk of common leek ailments, ensuring healthy plants.
Growing Instructions
Sowing Time: Plant seeds in early spring or late summer for optimal growth.
Seed Depth: Sow seeds 1 cm deep in well-drained, rich soil.
Spacing: Space plants 15-20 cm apart to allow ample room for growth.
Transplanting: Move seedlings outdoors when they have 4-6 true leaves.
Care Tips
Watering Frequency: Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Weeding: Regularly remove weeds to reduce competition for nutrients.
Staking: Support tall stems if necessary to prevent bending or breaking.
Blanching: Earth up the stems to increase blanching and maintain their white colour.
Harvest & Storage
Harvest ‘Tornado’ leeks once the stalks reach the desired size, typically in late summer. For storage, bunch the leeks and store them in a cool, dry place. Expect a generous yield, perfect for continuous use throughout the season.
Enhance your garden with our reliable ‘Tornado’ leeks, offering a perfect balance of ease and productivity. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced gardener, these leek seedlings are an excellent addition to your Leek Plants collection. Explore more options in our Leeks & Onions - Vegetable Plants to diversify your garden and enjoy a sustainable gardening experience.
