Leeks are a versatile and easy-to-grow vegetable, featuring thick, edible white stems and vibrant green leaves. They add a mild, sweet flavour to soups, stews, and pies, while offering a mellow, peppery taste when enjoyed raw in salads.
Leeks thrive in moist, well-drained clay soils, benefiting from regular mulching to keep the soil loose.
They prefer a sunny or partly shaded location and can also be grown in pots, making them ideal for cooler weather when placed undercover.