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Sign up freeAllium ampeloprasum var. porrum
vegetable
Bees
BumblebeesMound soil up around the stem as it grows to blanch and increase the white edible portion. Very cold-hardy; can overwinter in mild climates.
🐛 Prone to: Thrips, Caterpillars.
Attract Minute pirate bugs, Hoverflies, Lacewings, Parasitic wasps to keep them in check — plant Angelica, Anise and Bishop's Flower nearby.
Rich, moist, well-draining
Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera
vegetable
Thrives in the same full sun, moderate water conditions as Leek
