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Tadorna
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Tadorna is an autumn-to-early-winter hybrid leek selected for long white shafts, upright habit, and clean market presentation. Flavour is delicate and sweet when not stressed; texture suits fine slicing for vinaigrettes and tarts. It fills the slot before the hardest midwinter types take over. Serve halved and grilled, or thinly sliced raw-ish in dressings after brief blanch. Premium fresh market leeks often come from this class of hybrid. Avoid heat stress at sizing or quality drops.
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Tadorna hybrid leek was bred for autumn quality European markets.
Tadorna gained acreage for long-shaft fresh sales.
Export leeks in autumn programmes often used Tadorna-class hybrids.
Tadorna continued in professional leek variety recommendations.