Shades of Belgian Blue
Crop: Leek (Allium porrum)
Use/Type: Standard
Breeder: Frank Morton Wild Garden Seed
OSSI Pledge Date: 1/1/2019
Release Date: 1/1/2019
Bred for Organic Systems: Yes
Commercial Availability: Yes
Variety Type: Finished Variety
Description
From the Belgian Breeders Mix, a broadleaf blue-blushed winter leek, selected especially for resistance to rust, which seems to be an increasing problem in both leek and garlic around here. Still plenty of genetic diversity for further selection in your own location, but this population has a strong expression of blue (to purple) pigments, with thick to medium shafts well wrapped for blanching. Farm Original Variety!