Known as the 'poor man’s asparagus', leeks have been a British culinary staple for generations. They might have taken a back seat in recent years, but they're now back, undergoing a welcome revival in popularity and oozing with real British flavour. 

Celebrity chefs, foodies and consumers alike are all rushing to get cooking with leeks, so there's no better time to give this traditional British veg a taste.  

The great news for leek lovers is that home-grown British leeks are available nearly all year round. The British leek season launches in September, peaking again in the spring - so there’s plenty of time to enjoy this flavoursome legume. As well as tasting great, leeks are amazingly good for you too.

They have many of the same health benefits as their onion relatives, such as helping to maintain a healthy heart and circulation, protecting against cancer and generally boosting the immune system. So what more reason do you need to try this year's British leeks?