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10 FRESH SEEDS
Leeks look like 2-dimensional onion plants. The leaves grow opposite each other and the plant takes on an almost flat appearance, until the leaves become long and floppy.
Medicinal Properties Diuretic, stimulant.
Eat leeks lightly steamed or fresh in a salad.
Leek has about the same properties as garlic, but to a lesser degree. It also stimulates appetite and helps to relieve congestion in the respiratory passages. Leek makes a good, non-irritating diuretic. The crushed leaves can be used externally to ease the sting of insect bites. Leeks are good for keeping blood vessels elastic and preventing premature aging. Eating plenty of the Allium varieties, such as chives, garlic, leeks, etc. will result in intestinal worms being eliminated.
Leeks like full sun on their growing patch.
growing season requiring a minimum of 80 days for fast growing varieties