Leafy GreensFortgeschritten
Leek
Allium ampeloprasum var. porrum
Wissenschaftlicher Name
Allium ampeloprasum var. porrum
Familie
Amaryllidaceae
Herkunft
Central Asia
Typ
Biennial (grown as annual)
120-150 days
Kulinarische Verwendung
Geschmack: Mild, sweet onion-like, delicate
- Leek and potato soup (vichyssoise)
- Braised as side dish
- Quiches and tarts
- Gratin dishes
- Substitute for onions with milder flavor
Pflanzkalender
Drinnen säen
JanuaryFebruaryMarch
Draußen säen
MarchApril
Ernte
SeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
Gesundheitsvorteile
- Contains allicin with antimicrobial properties
- Good source of vitamin K and folate
- Prebiotic fiber supports gut health
- May help lower cholesterol
- Contains kaempferol antioxidant