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Leeks

Elsoms’ leek portfolio spans hybrids and open-pollinated types, delivering reliable yields, uniformity, and standing ability. With strong disease resistance and suitability for pre-pack or fresh markets, our varieties support consistent UK production across the season.

Available in these regions only:

Varieties may differ within regions

Europe
Rest of world

Variety

Batter

Produces a good shank length with a nice green colour and excellent standing ability.

Blauwgroene Winter Bandit

A high-yielding, uniform variety with medium-long stems of high quality and an upright growth habit.

Climber

A bulky variety with good standing ability, suitable for prepackaging.

Curling

Features a very good blue-green leaf colour and upright leaf habit. Produces a good shaft length, stands well, and is easy to clean.

Defender

An excellent standing variety with good green colour and good shank length. Shows low levels of sprouting and bolting.

Jolant

A vigorous and heavy-yielding variety with an upright habit, smooth stem, and medium-long shaft.

Kicker

A high-yielding and vigorous crop with a medium shank length. Cleans well and reaches maturity in 80–100 growing days.

Rally

Strong against thrips with a medium to long shaft length. Offers good holding ability and resistance to leaf breaking.

Choosing the right variety

Speak to one of our expert team members to find the right variety for you.

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Chris Bettinson

Crop Manager - Alliums

chris.bettinson@elsoms.com
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