The Stalwart Leek
Stands upright through the whole winter, uncomplaining.
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Stands upright through the whole winter, uncomplaining.
Says exactly what it thinks, especially in summer.
Calm in heat, drought, and company.
Forty days of nothing, then everything at once.
Keeps its progress to itself until the day you pull it.
Flowers on poor soil and forgives forgetfulness.
Slow to appear, sweeter after frost, in no hurry whatsoever.
There is usually enough for the neighbors.
Stands all fall to be ready for the one dinner that matters.
Keeps its composure through heat and frost alike.
Produces more than any household has asked for.
Improves with frost; ignores winter.
Best eaten within the hour; everyone knows it.
Sown in summer, still feeding you in February.
Even the edges are considered.
Thrives on thin soil and mild neglect.
Sits through winter as if it were nothing.
After the main head, keeps offering side shoots.
Bolts at the first warm afternoon; sow again anyway.
From seed to table while the onions are still thinking.
Comes back stronger, asks nothing.