Leek
Allium porrum · Onions & garlic · Amaryllis family
Also known as: Garden Leek
Easy40–80cmNot pet-safeEdible
Leek care at a glance
Leek (Allium porrum) needs a moderate amount of water and prefers to grow in full sun.
- Water need
- Medium
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Evenly moist
- Nutrients
- Medium
- Life cycle
- Biennial
Pests, Diseases & Toxicity on Leek
Possible pests on Leek include Leek moth. A possible disease is Allium rust. Leek is toxic to cats and dogs. Mainly the bulb and leaves are toxic, while stems and leaves can be eaten.
Pest
- Leek moth Medium
Disease
- Allium rust Medium
Toxicity
- Allium toxicosis Medium
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Frequently asked questions about Leek
- Which pests affect Leek?
- Possible pests on Leek include Leek moth.
- Which diseases affect Leek?
- A possible disease is Allium rust.
- Is Leek toxic to cats and dogs?
- Leek is toxic to cats and dogs. Mainly the bulb and leaves are toxic, while stems and leaves can be eaten.
- How much water does Leek need?
- Leek has a moderate water requirement.
- What light does Leek need?
- Leek prefers to grow in full sun.
- Is Leek frost-hardy?
- Leek is frost-hardy and tolerates frost. Its lower limit is around -15 °C.
- Can you eat Leek?
- Yes, the edible parts are mainly: stems and leaves. Other parts (the bulb and leaves) are toxic, though.