Culture - Leeks are grown exactly like onions. Seeds or transplants should be planted during late fall or early winter. Plants should be set out in early spring. When the plants are about the size of a pencil, till up the soil around the plants to cause the edible portion to be longer and whiter. Availability - Leeks are commonly found in most areas of Texas throughout the year, but especially in late spring and during the winter.
Some commercial production occurs in Texas.
Leeks are a common garden vegetable. Selection - Select or harvest leeks that are about one inch in diameter and that are free from blemishes. Tops should be healthy looking and free of discoloration. Storage - Leeks will keep for several weeks if maintained at temperatures near 35 degrees. F. and a relative humidity near 90 percent.