Plant GuideLeek
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🌿Leafy GreenModerate
Leek
Allium ampeloprasum · Amaryllidaceae
Requires patience and stable conditions
pH 6 – 7.5
10 – 24°C
80–120 days
Growth: slow
Medium
Care Notes
Requires patience and stable conditions
Health Benefits
Supports heart health
Culinary Uses
Soups, cooked dishes
Root Behaviour
Moderate
Common Problems
Problems
Slow growth
Pests
Thrips
Deficiencies
Nitrogen deficiency
Nutrient Demand
Medium Demand
Requires an established, well-cycled system
Compatible Systems
Media Bed
Tags
#stem#temperate#winter#slow-growing
Season
Autumn–Winter