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Leeks
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This item was last sold on : 07/13/24
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 |
Park Hyatt Aviara (Ember & Rye) | Carlsbad CA | 760-448-1234 |
Ju-Ichi | San Diego CA | 619-800-2203 |