Seed Type: Desi, Native, Non-Hybrid, Open Pollinated and Non-GMO
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Common Name
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Leek
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Quantity
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300 Seeds |
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Germination Percentage
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85-90
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Buy Leek Seeds Online | Desi Leek Vegetable — Mild Onion-Flavoured Stalk for Indian Farmers & Kitchen Gardeners
What Are Leek Seeds? — Crop Overview
Leek (లీక్ | लीक / पोर्रू | லீக்) is a cool-season vegetable crop grown across India for its thick, tender edible stalks with a mild onion-like flavor. Belonging to the onion family, it is widely used in soups, salads, and continental dishes. Perfectly adapted to South Indian soils during mild seasons, it is suitable for both kitchen gardening and commercial cultivation.
Why Grow Desi Leek — Farmer & Gardener Benefits
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Benefit
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Detail
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Non-Hybrid
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Save seeds season after season — zero re-purchase cost
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Yield
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0.5–1 kg per plant / 40–60 quintals per acre
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Drought Tolerance
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Medium — requires consistent moisture
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Nutrition
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Rich in fiber, vitamins A, C, and iron
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Income
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Dual-use: fresh stalks for kitchen + premium market vegetable
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Soil Health
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Deep-rooting — improves soil structure
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Nutritional Value of Leek
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Nutrient
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Per 100g (approx.)
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Protein
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1.5 g
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Dietary Fiber
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1.8 g
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Iron
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2.1 mg
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Vitamin C
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12 mg
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Calories
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61 kcal
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How to Grow Leek Seeds — Farm & Home Garden Guide
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Stage
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Detail
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Land Prep
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Well-drained loamy soil, pH 6–7.5, enriched with compost
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Sowing Method
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Seedling tray transplant preferred / container
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Seed Rate
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1–1.5 kg per acre / pinch per pot
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Spacing
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15 × 30 cm
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Irrigation
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Moderate — keep soil consistently moist
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Fertiliser
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Organic compost + vermicompost recommended
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Pest Watch
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Thrips, leaf miners — neem oil spray
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Harvest
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80–110 days — harvest when stalk thickens
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Sowing Calendar for Leek — India-Wide
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Season
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Region
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Sowing Months
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Harvest Months
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Kharif
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Telangana, AP, Karnataka
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Not preferred
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—
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Rabi
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Tamil Nadu, Kerala coasts
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October–November
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January–February
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Winter
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North & Central India
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October–December
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January–March
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Year-round
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Terrace / Container
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Any mild climate month
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80–110 days after sow
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Leek — Crop Quick Facts
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Parameter
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Detail
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Botanical Name
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Allium ampeloprasum
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Telugu Name
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లీక్
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Hindi Name
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लीक / पोर्रू
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Tamil Name
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லீக்
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Crop Type
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Vegetable
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Sowing Season
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Rabi / Winter
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Germination
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7–14 days
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Days to Harvest
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80–110 days
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Drought Tolerance
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Medium
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Farm Scale
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Kitchen garden to commercial farm
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Seed Type
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Desi, Non-Hybrid, Open-Pollinated, Non-GMO
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Common Names of Leek Seeds Across India
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State/Region
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Common Name
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Andhra Pradesh & Telangana
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లీక్ (Leek)
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Tamil Nadu
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லீக் (Leek)
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Karnataka
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ಲೀಕ್ (Leek)
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Maharashtra
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लीक / पोर्रू
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Gujarat
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લીક (Leek)
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North India
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लीक
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West Bengal
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লিক (Leek)
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Odisha
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ଲୀକ୍ (Leek)
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Kerala
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ലീക് (Leek)
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Why Buy Leek Seeds from SeedVanam?
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Desi & seed-saving — one purchase, multiple seasons
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Tested for Indian conditions — not imported or lab-modified
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Hyderabad-based, ships pan-India — farmer-friendly bulk options available
Frequently Asked Questions — Leek Seeds
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Question
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Answer
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What is Leek in Telugu?
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లీక్ (Leek)
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Desi or hybrid?
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100% desi, open-pollinated — save seeds each season
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Best season in Telangana?
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October–November (Winter/Rabi)
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Suitable for small farms?
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Yes — works from terrace pots to 1-acre plots
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Germination rate?
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75–85% under proper Indian growing conditions
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