Leek

Allium ampeloprasum var. porrum, Amaryllidaceae

Zones

3a–10b

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Biennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

6 – 7

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

CalabazaCucurbita moschata Calabaza

Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat

OliveOlea europaea

Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat

Manzanilla OliveOlea europaea

Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat

Arbequina OliveOlea europaea

Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat

PomegranatePunica granatum

Pest Deterrent

Mission OliveOlea europaea

Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat

Uses

Functions

Food

Edible Parts

LeavesRoots

Common Questions

What zones does Leek grow in?

Leek grows in USDA hardiness zones 3a through 10b.

What are good companion plants for Leek?

Good companions for Leek include Calabaza, Olive, Manzanilla Olive, Arbequina Olive, Pomegranate.

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