

Common name: Leek, American flag leek
Scientific name: Allium porrum
Classification: Herbaceous plants
Bloom time: All seasons
Harvest: 95-105 Days
//Easy to grow//
Nutritional importance: Leeks are a good source of vitamins A, C and K (important for helping your blood to clot). They also contain minerals such as iron (which is important for red blood cells) and manganese (involved in the regulation of brain and nerve function). Leeks are also a good source of dietary fibre.