🌿 Leek, Growing Guide for SEQ
Everything you need to grow Leek in South East Queensland's subtropical climate.
🌱 Plant profile: Leek, with sowing times for your region, companion plants and common pests.
When to Sow in SEQ
Sow seeds densely, transplant seedlings when pencil-thick. Mound soil around stems to blanch. Slow but rewarding cool-season crop.
Growing Requirements
Good Companions (Friends)
Keep Apart (Enemies)
Kitchen Uses
- Braised slowly as a side dish
- Softened into leek and potato soup
- Added to quiches and tarts
- Stir-fried as an onion substitute
Health Benefits
- Contains allicin with antimicrobial properties
- Good source of vitamins and minerals
- Supports bone health with minerals
- Mild onion flavour
Pests & Diseases in SEQ
Common Pests
- Thrips
- Leek moth
Common Diseases
- Rust
- Leaf blight
Storage
Fridge unwrapped, up to 2 weeks
Value
Saves ~$3-6/week, leeks are expensive for their size; one crop yields many
Track Leek in Your Garden
Drag Leek into your garden bed, get weekly reminders for watering, feeding, and harvesting.
Add Leek to My Garden →Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plant Leek in Brisbane?
In South East Queensland, Leek can be sown in March, April, May, June, July. Sow seeds densely, transplant seedlings when pencil-thick. Mound soil around stems to blanch. Slow but rewarding cool-season crop.
What are good companion plants for Leek?
Good companions for Leek in SEQ include Carrot, Celery. Avoid planting near Legumes.
Plant profile
The leek profile has sowing times for your region, companion plants and common pests.