Freeton
Application submittedAllium porrum L. · Leek
Nunhems Netherlands B.V.
NL
5 records
Cultivation
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.
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.
Oxford
ActiveAllium porrum L. · Leek
TOZER SEEDS LTD
PL
3 records
Ascot
ActiveAllium porrum L. · Leek
TOZER SEEDS LTD
NL
3 records
Belton
ActiveAllium porrum L. · Leek
NAPOLEONSWEG 152
NL
3 records
Navajo
TerminatedAllium porrum L. · Leek
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
NL
4 records
Floccus
ActiveAllium porrum L. · Leek
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
NL
3 records
Sydney
Application submittedAllium porrum L. · Leek
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
NL
5 records
Warwick
ActiveAllium porrum L. · Leek
TOZER SEEDS LTD
NL
3 records
Harston
ActiveAllium porrum L. · Leek
NAPOLEONSWEG 152
NL
3 records
Gostar
ActiveAllium porrum L. · Leek
VEGETABLE MONSANTO B.V.
NL
3 records
Galvani
ActiveAllium porrum L. · Leek
VEGETABLE MONSANTO B.V.
NL
3 records
Incus
ActiveAllium porrum L. · Leek
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
NL
2 records
Baca
ActiveAllium porrum L. · Leek
PLANTICO HODOWLA I NASIENNICTWO OGRODNICZE ZIELONKI SP. Z O.O.
PL
2 records
Biker
ActiveAllium porrum L. · Leek
Bejo Zaden B.V.
NL
3 records
Premier
TerminatedAllium porrum L. · Leek
Les Graines Caillard Sa (FR)
FR
2 records
Monstrueux de carentan
Protection expiredAllium porrum L. · Leek
Semenarna Ljubljana, SI
FR
SI
2 records
Elefante
Protection expiredAllium porrum L. · Leek
Semenarna Ljubljana, SI
IT
SI
2 records
Kamush
ActiveAllium porrum L. · Leek
Nunhems B.V.
NL
PL
2 records
Lungo d'inverno 2
Protection expiredAllium porrum L. · Leek
Sativa coop (IT)
IT
SI
2 records
Skater
ActiveAllium porrum L. · Leek
Bejo Zaden B.V.
NL
3 records
Signora
ActiveAllium porrum L. · Leek
Hazera Seeds B.V.
NL
4 records
Mako power
TerminatedAllium porrum L. · Leek
ROGER MAES
BE
2 records
Géant précoce
ActiveAllium porrum L. · Leek
Domaine Public (FR)
FR
2 records
Gevaria
TerminatedAllium porrum L. · Leek
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
NL
3 records