Perennial Leeks: A Practical Addition to Your Garden

If you’re looking for a low-maintenance vegetable that returns year after year, consider perennial leeks (Allium Ampeloprasum). Unlike annual leeks that need replanting each season, perennial leeks return on their own, offering a sustainable option for gardeners.

Abundant perennial leeks waking up in the springtime.

What Are Perennial Leeks?

Perennial leeks regrow from underground bulbs each spring, so you only plant them once, and they keep producing. They’re especially suited to cooler climates, handling frost and tough winters with ease. Over time, they multiply, yielding multiple small leeks that you can harvest young or let grow to a medium size.

Why Choose Perennial Leeks?

Here are some practical reasons to grow them:

• Low Maintenance: After planting, they need little attention—no annual replanting required.

• Cost-Effective: They come back every year, so you save on buying new plants or seeds.

• Kitchen-Friendly: Their mild, onion-like flavor works well in soups, stews, salads, and other dishes.

  
  

Having fresh leeks close at hand is convenient and adds value to both your garden and your cooking.

Perennial leeks can be used in the kitchen much like spring onions.

How to Grow Perennial Leeks

They’re easy to grow, even if you’re new to gardening. Here’s the basics:

• Location: Plant in well-drained soil with full sun, though they can handle some shade. Give them room to spread. Many gardeners find that perennial leeks thrive even in less-than-ideal soil conditions, making them a versatile addition to any garden.

• Planting: Space them about 6 inches apart. A plant from Mad Cat Farm will start producing new shoots within a year.

• Care: Water regularly during dry spells, but don’t overdo it. Mulch can help with moisture and weed control.

• Harvesting: Cut at the base, leaving the bulbs to regrow. To expand, separate new shoots and replant them.

  
  

They grow similarly to chives or Welsh onions, making them simple to maintain.

Perennial leeks can product a dense thicket of flavorful baby leeks.

Get Your Perennial Leeks Today

Ready to try them? Visit our perennial leek product page to order. We sell them individually or in bundles, so you can start small or plant more. One plant will spread over time, letting you divide and grow your patch.

With their durability, steady growth, and minimal upkeep, perennial leeks are a solid pick for gardeners wanting variety without extra work.

Let’s Get Growing

At Mad Cat Farm, we focus on plants that make gardening resilient, straightforward and productive. Perennial leeks fit that goal well. Check out our perennial leek page to get yours (as long as they are in season, which is usually spring time).

Perennial leeks flowering in summer.