Leek
sold as a small seedling and planted in a greenhouse. Later on, as weather permits, the leek is planted outside in the soil. Once outside, the plant is [...] hardy and many varieties can be left in the soil during winter and harvested when there is a need for them. Crop Protection in Leek: Thrips Control & Healthy [...] Allium ampeloprasum , the broadleaf wild leek. In the past, many different scientific names were used to identify various species of leek, but now they