I always forget to plant them and then am sorely disappointed in myself. Don't be like me, plant yourself some leeks.
Plus, leekspin, of course!
Did you know leeks don't always just develop that tender white stem that everyone is after, though? Let's talk about how to make sure you get them-there white stems on your leeks that you're after...
Why Do Leeks Have Green Stems?
Leeks are a member of the Allioideae subfamily of the Amaryllidaceae family. Formerly allioideae was treated as a separate family, Alliaceae.
Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links. Refer to the privacy policy for more information.
This mounding process is a way of blanching. It's done to keep the sun off the stems.
This, in turn, prevents the stems from developing the chlorophyll and associated bitterness and toughness that some people prefer their leeks not to have.
Blanched leeks are generally more desirable at markets. If market gardening is your game, they'll likely sell better.
How to Get White Stems on Leeks?
Gardeners commonly bury leeks deep in order to get those white stems they're looking for.
Leave A Comment:
Under construction, please check back soon!