Allium, Leek, Garden Leek 'Megaton'

Alliumporrum

Genus
Allium (AL-ee-um)
Species
porrum (POH-rum)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
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neutral
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negative
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J
Woodfin, NC | August 2012 | positive

Growing this variety in Asheville, NC, in 2012. Seeds from Johnny's, germination about 65 percent. Started indoors under lights in early ...Read More

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | December 2009 | neutral

An early dark green uniform hybrid. Low risk of bolting and a long harvest window. Longer storage ability than most.

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