Lancia is a very early, downright delicious leek for summer and early fall harvest. Sometimes listed as Swiss Giant, Lancia has long white shanks and strong flag foliage that stands quite erect in the field.
Details
Botanical Name
Allium ampeloprasum var. porrum
Common Name
Swiss Giant Lancia Leek
Hardiness Zone
- 7
Appearance
Max Height
Max Spread
Plant Form
- Upright
Foliage Colour
- Green
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
Edible
Edible
- YES
Edible Component
- Leaf
- Shank
Edible Harvest Period
Summer to Fall
Edible Use
- Fresh Eating
- Cooking
Fruit Colour
- Green
- White
Growing
Flowering Period
Moisture
Sunlight
Full Sun
Maintenance
Deer Resistance
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