Verina

Family: Amaryllidaceae Vegetable

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Sweet, mellow Verina leeks arrive with a tender, ivory heart that melts into a gentle, garden-fresh flavor—never sharp, always inviting.

The pale shafts are crisp and fine-textured, with a graceful taper and a clean, upright habit that makes them a joy to grow and to savor in hearty, comforting preparations. Ideal for steaming, braising, soups, and gratins, Verina brings a refined leek character that turns everyday dishes into something special.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 100 DaysHabit: Upright

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Verina Planting Dates by USDA Zone

Estimated US hardiness-zone windows for sow, transplant, and harvest. Enter a US ZIP above for exact local dates, or open a zone below.

Zone	Start Indoors	Sow / Transplant	Harvest
Zone 1a	Protected Environment Only
Zone 1b	Protected Environment Only
Zone 2a	Protected Environment Only
Zone 2b	Feb 20th	Apr 3rd	Jul 12th – Aug 25th
Zone 3a	Feb 20th	Apr 3rd	Jul 12th – Sep 1st
Zone 3b	Feb 24th	Apr 7th	Jul 16th – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	Feb 20th	Apr 3rd	Jul 12th – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	Feb 18th	Apr 1st	Jul 10th – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	Feb 13th	Mar 27th	Jul 5th – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	Feb 9th	Mar 23rd	Jul 1st – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	Feb 6th	Mar 20th	Jun 28th – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	Jan 31st	Mar 14th	Jun 22nd – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	Jan 26th	Mar 9th	Jun 17th – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Jan 16th	Feb 27th	Jun 7th – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Jan 7th	Feb 18th	May 29th – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Dec 29th	Feb 9th	May 20th – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Dec 12th	Jan 23rd	May 3rd – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Nov 17th	Dec 29th	Apr 8th – Dec 9th
Zone 10a	—	Oct 1st	Jan 9th – Feb 28th
Zone 10b	—	Oct 1st	Jan 9th – Feb 28th
Zone 11a	—	Oct 1st	Jan 9th – Feb 28th
Zone 11b	—	Oct 1st	Jan 9th – Feb 28th
Zone 12a	—	Oct 1st	Jan 9th – Feb 28th
Zone 12b	—	Oct 1st	Jan 9th – Feb 28th
Zone 13a	—	Oct 1st	Jan 9th – Feb 28th
Zone 13b	—	Oct 1st	Jan 9th – Feb 28th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	100
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Upright
Support Needed	None
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	70
Min Soil Temp (°F)	40
Min Night Temp (°F)	28
Harden Off (days)	6

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Verina leeks lean sweet and quiet—so they shine when you want that gentle allium character to stay clean rather than bite. The tender ivory heart melts into a luxe texture in braises and gratins, while still holding enough snap for steaming and butter-dressed plates.

Best Uses

slow-braised leeks for silky spoon-tender spoonfulness
creamy soup bases where the sweetness rounds out stock
potato-and-leek gratin—layered so the pale ribs stay pleasantly crisp before baking
steamed leeks dressed simply with butter and acid for clean, upright flavor

Flavor Profile

sweet, mellow leek flavor tender ivory core crisp, fine texture with a gentle allium sweetness comforting savory finish without sharpness

Kitchen Pairings

butter crème fraîche parmesan chicken stock potatoes lemon

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are my Allium porrum (leeks) getting yellow streaks or wilting, and what should I do?

Yellow streaks and wilting in leeks are often caused by leek rust or onion thrips; both can be worse in crowded beds with poor airflow. Remove and destroy heavily affected leaves, then spray with an appropriate product labeled for leek rust/thrips and rotate away from all Allium crops next season. Keep foliage dry by watering the soil only and space plants for airflow.

How often should I water Allium porrum during the main growing phase, and what soil moisture target should I maintain?

During the 60–90 day growing window, keep the soil consistently evenly moist—about 1 inch (2–3 cm) of water per week total from rain and irrigation if the weather is dry. Water deeply to reach the root zone, then let the surface dry slightly before watering again to prevent rot. Mulch around leeks helps keep the soil moisture steady so the white shanks develop well.

How can I tell when Allium porrum (leeks) are ready to harvest?

Harvest at about 95–110 days when the leek has a firm, thick stem (white shank) and the base sits at least several inches deep with good blanching. You can harvest earlier for smaller “baby” leeks, but full-size leeks should have sturdy, tight leaf bundles and minimal thinning at the base. If frost threatens, lift and harvest before repeated hard freezes for best texture.