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Fresh Market Consumption — Leek

Allium porrum L.

The primary edible part of the leek is the blanched pseudostem. Suitability for fresh consumption is determined by the tenderness of its structure and the timeliness of harvesting.

In the reference 50 varieties crop Leek, where this is mentioned in the description.

When consuming leeks, the main edible portion is the fleshy “shank”—the blanched pseudostem. Product selection depends on maturity timing: early varieties are characterized by a more tender structure without coarse fibers, making them suitable for salads, whereas late varieties have a dense consistency and are more frequently used for processing.

Organoleptically, leeks are valued for their mild, sweet flavor; however, as the plant ages, the leaves become coarse and develop an intense bitter aftertaste. Due to the specific structure of the pseudostem, within which soil particles and sand accumulate, thorough washing is required before consumption.

General information about the subject — on the page Fresh market use.

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Varieties of Leek mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.

Lancelot

Active

Allium porrum L. · Leek

Bejo Zaden BV, NL-1749 ZH Warmenhuizen

CZ HR HU NL PL
11 records

Lincoln

Active

Allium porrum L. · Leek

Bejo Zaden, NL

CY CZ HU NL PL SI
10 records

Pancho

Active

Allium porrum L. · Leek

Nickerson Zwaan B.V. (NL)

CZ HR HU NL PL SK
8 records

Tango

Active

Allium porrum L. · Leek

Moravoseed Spol. S.r.o

CZ DK PL SK
7 records

Pluston

Active

Allium porrum L. · Leek

Paul Degreef

NL UA
12 records

Columbus

Active

Allium porrum L. · Leek

Ger Bimsdeboer

HR LT NL PL SI UA
7 records

Shafton

Active

Allium porrum L. · Leek

NUNHEMS

NL
9 records

Porbella

Active

Allium porrum L. · Leek

Hazera Seeds B.V.

NL PL UA
6 records

Merlin

Active

Allium porrum L. · Leek

Bejo Zaden B.V.

CZ HU LT NL PL SI
6 records

Matejko

Active

Allium porrum L. · Leek

RIJK ZWAAN ZAADTEELT EN ZAADHANDEL B.V.

NL UA
6 records

Atal

Active

Allium porrum L. · Leek

HM.CLAUSE

ES FR PL
5 records

Golem

Active

Allium porrum L. · Leek

Moravoseed Spol. S.r.o

CZ PL SK
5 records

Chiefton

Active

Allium porrum L. · Leek

Nunhems B.V., 6083 AB Nunhem

NL
8 records

Aylton

Active

Allium porrum L. · Leek

NUNHEMS

NL
8 records

Longton

Active

Allium porrum L. · Leek

NUNHEMS

NL
7 records

Vitaton

Active

Allium porrum L. · Leek

NUNHEMS

NL
6 records

Oslo

Active

Allium porrum L. · Leek

Enza Zaden Beheer

NL UA
6 records

Lancia

Active

Allium porrum L. · Leek

Bejo Zaden BV (NL)

HR NL
4 records

Rese

Active

Allium porrum L. · Leek

Ohlsens Enke, J. E., AS, DK-5000 Odense

DK
4 records

D'hiver 2

Active

Allium porrum L. · Leek

Domaine Public (FR)

FR HU
4 records

Linkton

Active

Allium porrum L. · Leek

NUNHEMS

NL
7 records

Jolant

Active

Allium porrum L. · Leek

CZ HR HU NL PL SI +1
10 records