Allium, Leek, Garden Leek 'King Richard'
Allium porrum
| Family: | Alliaceae |
| Genus: | Allium (AL-ee-um) (Info) |
| Species: | porrum (POH-rum) (Info) |
| Cultivar: | King Richard |
| Synonym: | Allium ampeloprasum var. porrum |
Category:
Vegetables
Water Requirements:
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Foliage Color:
Blue-Green
Height:
Spacing:
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness:
Where to Grow:
Danger:
Bloom Color:
Lavender
Bloom Characteristics:
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
Patent Information:
Non-patented
Propagation Methods:
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Peel, Arkansas
San Francisco, California
Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania
Gardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Positive | On Oct 23, 2003, DaveH from San Francisco, CA (Zone 10a) wrote: I've grown leeks in my garden for 25 years, and King Richard is the best variety I've ever found. They're large, very long, and tasty. I've grown them in western Oregon and San Francisco, where winters are very mild, and they easily last all winter and into spring. They do have some tendancy to bolt in the fall here, but their size more than makes up for that. |
| Positive | On Oct 1, 2002, Weezingreens from Seward, AK (Zone 3b) wrote: King Richard leeks are an excellent choice for short season climates. They mature in 125 days, 70 days from set out. As with other leeks, they have a mild flavor somewhere between garlic and onion, making them a welcome addition to soups, or sauteed as a side dish. |
