Good quality leeks should have clean, blemish-free white bases with fresh green tops. Avoid leeks with bruised, ragged, or dry-looking tops and bulbed bases.
Storing and Handling
Temperature/humidity recommendations for short-term
storage of seven days or less:
32-36 degrees F/0-2 degrees C
90-98% relative humidity
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Troubleshooting
Wilting:
Leeks may wilt if they are stored in an area with low humidity. For best quality, maintain a humidity level of 90-98%.
Yellowing; rapid decay:
Storing leeks at high temperatures may cause yellowing and decay. Exposing leeks to ethylene may also cause yellowing and decay. For best quality, maintain storage temperature of 32-36 degrees F/0-2 degrees C. Keep leeks away from ethylene-producing fruits and ripening rooms.
Bulbed ends; woody texture:
These are indications of age. For best quality, choose smaller-size leeks with fairly straight white bases.
Variety/Type Descriptions
Member of the green onion and shallot family. Characterized by a long thick stem and large, drooping tops that range in color from green to blue-green. Some specific varieties are shorter and thicker with more erect green tops. Leeks exhibit a mild onion-like flavor.
Common Packaging
24- to 30-lb. cartons holding 12 or 24 bunches
Grades
No U.S. grades given.
Storing Tips
Store leeks away from foods that absorb odors. Keep away from ethylene producing fruits and ripening rooms.
Shippers
J & D PRODUCE, INC.
P.O. Box 1548, Edinburg, TX 78540
7310 N. Expressway 281, Edinburg, TX 78541
PHONE # - 956-380-0353
FAX # - 956-380-0325
CONTACT - James V. Bassetti, President & Sales
WEB SITE - www.littlebearproduce.com
E-MAIL - lrchandler@littlebearproduce.com
PARDI PRODUCE, INC.
P. O. Box 115, Edinburg, TX 78540
610 W. Cano St., Edinburg, TX 78539
PHONE # - 956-383-3818
FAX # - 956-383-6327
CONTACT - Gus DiNovo,
WEB SITE - www.pardiproduce.com
E-MAIL - pardipro@sbcglobal.net
RIO FRESH, INC.
P.O. Box 1619, San Juan, TX 78589
6 Mi. S. Stewart Road, San Juan, TX 78589
PHONE # - 956-787-0023
FAX # - 956-787-0503
CONTACT - Bill Morley, President & Gen. Mgr.
WEB SITE - www.riofresh.com
E-MAIL - larry@riofresh.com
