Leeks
Estimated Inventory, bunch : 56.00
This item was last sold on : 07/11/25
Description/Taste
Leeks grow straight up from the ground, the flat leaves growing up from a cylindrical, rounded bulb, overlapping each other in a concentric pattern. Many growers pile dirt around the nearly one-inch base bulb, to lengthen the white portion of the bulb by limiting sunlight and therefore chlorophyll production. Because of this practice, Leeks collect a lot of dirt between their leaves. The tops of the leaves, referred to as ‘flags,’ are dark green with a bluish tint, and tough. They fan out at the top of the stalk, like the fronds of a palm tree. The flat Leek leaves can grow up to nearly a meter in height, the bulb sitting shallow in the dirt, around 8 centimeters (3 to 4 inches) long. The edible part of the leaf stalk averages of 30 to 35 centimeters (13 inches) in height, up to 5 centimeters in diameter, and is a light green color. Leeks have a flavor that is milder than an onion, with a slight sweetness.
Seasons/Availability
Leeks are available in the early spring.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Kona Kai Resort and Marina | San Diego CA | 619-221-8000 |
| Juniper & Ivy | San Diego CA | 858-481-3666 |
| Comedor Nishi | La Jolla CA | 619-549-9919 |
| Oyster and Pearl Bar Restaurant | La Mesa CA | 619-303-8118 |
| Jeune Et Jolie | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| Huntress | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
| Patisserie Melanie | San Diego CA | 619-677-2132 |
| WineSellar & Brasserie | San Diego CA | 858-450-9557 |
| Wormwood | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Kettner Exchange | San Diego CA | 909-915-9877 |
| Lucky Bolt | San Diego CA | 662-832-3638 |
| C 2 C | San Diego CA | 619-972-9345 |
| The Tavern | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| Campfire | Carlsbad CA | 760-637-5121 |
| The Haven (Pizzeria) | San Diego CA | 619-964-3778 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| Maderas Golf Club | Poway CA | 858-451-8100 |
| Seneca | San Diego CA | 619-588-2411 |
| Nomad Donuts | San Diego CA | 619-431-5000 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Michele Coulon Dessertier | San Diego CA | 858-456-5098 |
