These grow more slowly but are more resistant to cold spells, so they can often be left in the ground for use overwinter and into spring.
‘Bleu de Solaise’ Blue Winter Leek
An old French winter variety - long leeks with blue-grey leaves. Hardy and very cold-resistant, it turns darker after frost.
In a comparative trial against 'Musselburgh', it was noticeably more vigorous, growing faster & bigger, although the two varieties share a common ancestry.
A good one for standing overwinter even in atrocious weather.
Late, for winter/spring harvest.
400 seed £2.66
‘Monstrueux de Carentan’ Fat Leek
A traditional French variety of fat leeks for autumn/winter harvest, from the small town of Carentan in France, near to the English Channel.
Selected over the years for earlier, fatter leeks, at the cost of a tiny bit less cold-resistance. A good all-round leek, normally harvested in late autumn/early winter.
Fat, for autumn/winter harvest.
300 seed, organic. £2.50