Fresh Produce Supply Spain
Leek
September — May
Spain – an important producer of Leek
Spain is an important supplier to Northern Europe during autumn, winter, and early spring. Production is concentrated in Castilla y León, Navarra, Murcia, Catalonia, and Galicia. The season starts in September and lasts until May, with moderate availability also during summer.
Varieties
( Sep — May)
Leeks are usually grouped by maturity (summer, autumn, winter) rather than by variety in commercial trade. Commercial hybrids are Pluston F1, Krypton F1, Bavaria F1, Lincoln F1, Bandit, Oslo F1, Volta F1, Tadorna F1.
Harvest season by Variety
SepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAug
Leek
Sizes and packaging
- Fresh export leek is generally graded by diameter (mm).
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Packaging formats
- Loose in 10 kg/box
- Filmed