Tall and slender gourmet Mediterranean leek that's great for tasty and tender baby leeks. The finger thick upright plants can be mounded to encourage long white shanks that sell well in bunches. Sow or transplant in rows at a rate of 50 per metre with successive sowings ensuring a steady harvest through summer and autumn.
Maturity 120 days from direct sowing.
7260
Allium porrum
| OPTIMUM SOIL TEMP FOR GERMINATION | DAYS TO GERMINATION | DISTANCE APART TO PLANT SEEDLINGS | PREFERRED GROWING PERIOD | WHEN TO SOW | NUMBER OF SEEDS PER PACKET | PREFERRED GROWING METHOD | BEST USE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-25 | 10-15 |
20cm
|
Cooler Temps | 2.3 | 250 |
Direct Sow
|
Gourmet Vegetable
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KEY to WHEN TO SOW |
1 Early Spring | 2 Late Spring & Early Summer |
3 Late Summer & Early Autumn |
