Sprouts Leek Seeds

Allium porrum

Leek sprouts produce slender green shoots with a mild, sweet onion flavour and crisp, delicate texture. Their fresh allium flavour makes them excellent in sandwiches, salads, soups, eggs and savoury dishes or scattered over meals as a fresh garnish.

The tender green shoots are rich in chlorophyll and naturally contain vitamins, minerals and the characteristic sulphur compounds found throughout the onion family. Slower growing than many traditional sprouts, they reward a little patience with strongly flavoured, attractive shoots.

Sprouting Time: Approximately 10–14 days
Sprout Length: Approximately 4–8 cm

How to Sprout

Use a sprouting jar, tray or purpose-made sprouter. Soak seed for approximately 6–8 hours, then drain thoroughly. Rinse with fresh water and drain well several times each day.

Once shoots emerge, provide indirect light to encourage healthy green growth. Keep sprouts moist but never sitting in water and maintain good airflow.

Harvest when the shoots are young, green and tender, generally around 10–14 days after starting. Rinse and drain thoroughly before use and refrigerate any unused sprouts.