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Allium, Leek, Garden Leek 'Lancelot'

Alliumporrum

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Family
Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Allium (AL-ee-um)
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Species
porrum (POH-rum)
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Synonym
Allium ampeloprasum var. porrum
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Height

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Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness

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Danger

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Bloom Color
Lavender
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
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Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements

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Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information

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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
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Robubba
Moulton, IA | December 2008 | neutral

Leeks go well with carrots, celery, and onions in companion gardening. They discourage carrot flies.
Avoid bringing them near legumes.

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