Leek

Premium elongated bulb; soups, gastronomy, and European retail.

Ecuadorian leeks (Allium ampeloprasum var. porrum) are grown with blanching for white straight stems of uniform caliber. Green tops trimmed per importer specification. Exported in 5–10 kg ice-packed boxes for European autumn and winter markets.

Origin

Cotopaxi & Imbabura, Ecuador

Harvest season

Year-round (highland peak)

Export specifications

Caliber 30–45 mm · 8 kg box · Cold 0–2 °C · 14–21 day shelf life