[data-breadcrumbs] { opacity: 1 !important; visibility: visible !important; } @media screen and (max-width: 767px) { [data-breadcrumbs] [data-breadcrumb-middle] { display: inline-flex !important; } [data-breadcrumbs] [data-breadcrumb-ellipsis] { display: none !important; } }

Leek Elefant Seeds

Botanical Name: Allium porrum

Very hardy overwintering leek
Long thick shanks with excellent flavour
Stands in good condition for an extended harvest

500 seedsSKU: 18411

Sent within 5-7 working days

£0.99

FREE Delivery on all orders over £45!

Buy with confidence - quality guarantee

High germination rates

Expert growing support available

DescriptionDetailsSow & GrowPlanting CalendarDelivery

Leek Elefant is a hardy eastern European variety producing long, thick shanks with an excellent flavour. A dependable choice for overwintering, it stands well in the ground for an extended harvest, giving you fresh home-grown leeks when the kitchen needs them most. Use the substantial shanks in warming soups, pies, gratins and hearty winter dishes.

Key information

Botanical Name: Allium porrum

Genus: Leek

Plant Class: Hardy Annual

Characteristics & growing conditions

Plant Height: 90

Colour: White

Habitat: Upright

Position: Full Sun

Sow indoors January-February in trays of seed compost, around 1.5cm deep. Harden off from late May and plant out around 15cm apart. Alternatively sow outdoors March-April, thinning seedlings as necessary. Water well until established and keep the crop weed free. Harvest October-March, lifting the hardy shanks as required through winter.

J Jan F Feb M Mar A Apr M May J Jun J Jul A Aug S Sep O Oct N Nov D Dec

Sow Indoors

J Jan F Feb M Mar A Apr M May J Jun J Jul A Aug S Sep O Oct N Nov D Dec

Sow Outside

J Jan F Feb M Mar A Apr M May J Jun J Jul A Aug S Sep O Oct N Nov D Dec

Flowers / Harvest

J Jan F Feb M Mar A Apr M May J Jun J Jul A Aug S Sep O Oct N Nov D Dec

Hassle-Free Delivery

Looking for a hassle-free way to get your gardening essentials? Look no further than DT Brown! We know how important your garden is to you, and want you to be able to stock up on everything you need. All our delivery charges will automatically appear in your shopping basket.

Seed Only Orders

£2.95 delivery charge

Non-Seed Items

£6.95 delivery charge

Combined Orders

£7.95 delivery charge (e.g. seeds and plants)