Heirloom winter Leek renowned for its great flavour, productivity and dependability. Adapted for over-wintering and maturing into the spring, the Winter Giant has dark green leaves and a stocky yet tall non-bulbous cylindrical stem. Can be grown closer together for more tender leeks. Sow summer through to late autumn.
Matures 120 days from direct sowing.
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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
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Cooler Temps | 2.3 | 200 |
Direct Sow
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Gourmet Vegetable
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KEY to WHEN TO SOW |
1 Early Spring | 2 Late Spring & Early Summer |
3 Late Summer & Early Autumn |
