Description

Seed Savers Exchange

Leek, Jaune du Poitou (Organic)

Allium ampeloprasum

• Organic
• From the Collection 2018
• 100-120 days
• Packet of 100 Seeds

Beautiful yellow-green leaves, a mild taste, and a wide, thick, edible white shank have long made this leek popular in Europe. 

Described by the French seed house Vilmorin-Andrieux as early as 1856, this rare historic variety was acquired by Seed Savers Exchange member William Woys Weaver of Pennsylvania while traveling in Alsace, France. 

This historic variety dates back to at least 1856 in France, when it was described by the legendary Vilmorin-Andrieux seed house indes Plantes Potagères. American horticulturist Fearing Burr, Jr. also recommended this variety in 1863.

Today, it remains popular in Europe, but it is largely unknown in the U.S. Food historian and Seed Savers Exchange member William Woys Weaver helped introduce this rare leek into the Exchange after purchasing seeds while traveling in Alsace, France. Our seed stock is from Illinois member Liz Hooton. Seed Savers Exchange is honored to bring this variety out of our bank and into gardeners’ hands.