{"product_id":"leek","title":"Leek","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"23\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"16\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"16\" data-end=\"19\"\u003eLeek\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"25\" data-end=\"882\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"25\" data-end=\"41\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"41\" data-end=\"44\"\u003eLeek is a versatile and hardy cool-season vegetable, valued for its mild, sweet onion-like flavour and long, blanched white stems topped with lush green foliage. A staple in kitchen gardens, leeks are ideal for soups, stews, and roasting, offering a more delicate taste than traditional onions. They form upright, non-bulbing stems that gradually thicken as they mature, particularly when regularly mounded with soil to produce a longer, tender white shaft. Well-suited to Melbourne’s climate, leeks thrive in full sun and rich, well-drained soil with consistent moisture. Best planted from autumn through winter, they develop slowly and are typically ready for harvest from late winter into spring. This crop is low maintenance, tolerant of cool temperatures, and highly productive, making it a reliable addition to any vegetable garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"937\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"893\"\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"893\" data-end=\"896\"\u003e*Shrub - Clumping \/ Grass-like \/ Mounding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"939\" data-end=\"994\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"939\" data-end=\"955\"\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"958\"\u003e*Height: 40–80 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"978\"\u003e*Width: 15–25 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"1019\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"1007\"\u003eAspect:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1010\"\u003e*Full Sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1091\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1035\"\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1035\" data-end=\"1038\"\u003e*Does not flower under Melbourne's weather conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1093\" data-end=\"1129\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1093\" data-end=\"1111\"\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1114\"\u003e*Not applicable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1131\" data-end=\"1276\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1131\" data-end=\"1150\"\u003eKey Attributes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1153\"\u003e*Annual\u003cbr data-start=\"1160\" data-end=\"1163\"\u003e*Cool Season Crop\u003cbr data-start=\"1180\" data-end=\"1183\"\u003e*Edible Vegetable\u003cbr data-start=\"1200\" data-end=\"1203\"\u003e*Low Maintenance\u003cbr data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1222\"\u003e*Suitable for Pots\u003cbr data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1243\"\u003e*Suitable for Vegetable Gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1437\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1291\"\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1294\"\u003eNon-toxic to humans. Toxic to pets (dogs and cats) if ingested in large quantities, may cause gastrointestinal upset or more serious reactions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1439\" data-end=\"1523\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1439\" data-end=\"1460\"\u003eCompanion Plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1460\" data-end=\"1463\"\u003e*Carrot\u003cbr data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"1473\"\u003e*Celery\u003cbr data-start=\"1480\" data-end=\"1483\"\u003e*Onion\u003cbr data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1492\"\u003e*Spinach\u003cbr data-start=\"1500\" data-end=\"1503\"\u003e*Lettuce\u003cbr data-start=\"1511\" data-end=\"1514\"\u003e*Beetroot\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plantex","offers":[{"title":"TRAY OF 12 X 10CM POTS","offer_id":47768646025381,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/2911\/0693\/files\/LeekAlliumampeloprasum.png?v=1777439456","url":"https:\/\/theplantbroker.com.au\/products\/leek","provider":"The Plant Broker","version":"1.0","type":"link"}