Allium porrum is the leek variety cultivated in the UK and is a member of the onion family. It thrives in cool climates and is tolerant of frost, explaining its great popularity as a winter vegetable.

Useful Links

Eat The Seasons provides UK seasonal food information, tips and recipe ideas, updated every Wednesday. www.eattheseasons.co.uk

Think Vegetables contains information on all the main vegetables including how to use and store them. Delicious recipes, stunning photography and nutrition information. www.thinkvegetables.co.uk

Running from 27th July to 12th August 2012 and now in its tenth year, British Food Fortnight is the biggest national celebration of the diverse and delicious range of food that Britain produces. www.britishfoodfortnight.co.uk

Nunhems® is an international company active in research, plant breeding, production, processing, marketing and sales of vegetable varieties for the professional horticultural production and distribution business. www.nunhems.com

Produce World is one of the largest conventional and organic root vegetable and potato suppliers in the United Kingdom. www.produceworld.co.uk

Food preparation - Take the following basic precautions when preparing raw foods.
Leek, Mackerel and Avocado Salad