Wild leek
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3Will it grow where I live?
Wild leek is hardy to zone 6, which covers nearly all of Central Europe and the British Isles; only harsh upland sites (Alps, high ridges) call for winter protection. It also needs warm summers – in Central Europe that means wine-growing regions, cities or a sheltered south-facing wall.
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Profile
- Family
- Alliaceae
- Habit
- perennial
- Height
- 1.6 m
- Spread
- 0.3 m
- Growth
- medium
- Lifespan
- 10 years
- First yield
- after 2 years
- Hardiness
- zone 6–9
- Shade tolerance
- full sun
- Soil
- Sand, Silt, Loam
- Soil moisture
- semi-dry – very moist
- pH
- 6 – 7.5
Flowering & harvest
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Uses
Frequently asked questions
Wild leek: how big does it get?
Wild leek (Allium ampeloprasum) grows as a perennial and reaches roughly 1.6 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 0.3 m. Growth is medium.
Wild leek: what site does it need?
Wild leek tolerates full sun. Suitable soils are Sand, Silt, Loam. Soil moisture should be in the range semi-dry – very moist. The pH may lie between 6 and 7.5.
Wild leek: is it hardy?
Wild leek is listed as hardy in zone 6–9 and survives normal winters outdoors there.
Wild leek: will it grow in Central Europe?
Wild leek is hardy to zone 6, which covers nearly all of Central Europe and the British Isles; only harsh upland sites (Alps, high ridges) call for winter protection. It also needs warm summers – in Central Europe that means wine-growing regions, cities or a sheltered south-facing wall.
Wild leek: when does it flower?
In a temperate northern-hemisphere climate it flowers from June to October.
Wild leek: is it poisonous?
No toxicity is recorded for Wild leek. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone — only on a confident identification.
Wild leek: what is it used for?
Rated on a scale up to 10: Edible 8/10, Medicinal 8/10, Other uses 3/10.
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