Leek
A Leek is a vegetable. It belongs to the genus Allium. This is the same genus as an onion and garlic. It can be used for cooking. They usually come in a cylinder-like body and they are tall and skinny. Leeks take around 100 to 120 days to grow and they are mainly harvested in Europe or Asia. They are planted in deep holes to protect them from sun. The soil is required to be fertile and allows water to travel without crating puddles or drain to quickly.
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| Subspecies: | A. ampeloprasum var. porrum
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Leek Media
Fresh leek sautéing in a frying pan.
Leek soup cooking in Croatia
Semi boiled Leek with walnut paste and vinegar
Still life with leeks by Carl Schuch (National Museum, Warsaw)
Blooming flower heads of two Leeks.*Camera and Exposure Details:Camera: Nikon D50Lens: Nikon Nikkor ED AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G
A largely spent flower head showing open flowers, as well as developing seed pods
Leek field in Houthulst, Belgium
Still life of leeks and thyme
Leek section and root base
Leek sold in a supermarket
