Leeks
Estimated Inventory, bunch : 0
This item was last sold on : 12/19/24
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 |
| Omni Hotels | San Diego CA | 619-231-6664 |
| La Costa Wine Co. | Carlsbad CA | 760-431-8455 |
| Miho | San Diego CA | 619-365-5655 |
| Sugar Bear Enterprises | San Diego CA | 925-383-3623 |
| WineSellar & Brasserie | San Diego CA | 858-450-9557 |
| Mission Bay Beach Club | San Diego CA | 858-201-7551 |
| Two Ducks (Deliver Lion Share) | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
| The Santaluz Club Inc - Main Dining | San Diego CA | 858-759-3150 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Oscars Brewing Company | Temecula CA | 619-695-2422 |
| Fox Point Farms | Encinitas CA | 619-892-0553 |
| Wayfarer Bread | La Jolla CA | 805-709-0964 |
| Trust Restaurant | San Diego CA | 609-780-7572 |
| Catania La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-551-5105 |
| Mothership | San Diego CA | 858-342-3609 |
| San Diego Unified School- CCTE | San Diego CA | 619-884-3899 |
| Comedor Nishi | La Jolla CA | 619-549-9919 |
| Merenda | Oceanside CA | 703-459-4145 |
| Cellar Hand | San Diego CA | 334-689-2388 |
| Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort | Carlsbad CA | 760-602-0800 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5995 |
| Oyster and Pearl Bar Restaurant | La Mesa CA | 619-303-8118 |
| Little Lion | San Diego CA | 619-519-4079 |
| Siesel's Meats | San Diego CA | 619-275-1234 |
| Golden Door | San Marcos CA | 760-761-4142 |
| The Haven (Pizzeria) | San Diego CA | 619-964-3778 |
| Stake Chophouse & Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-0077 |
