Most popular Australian variety, very tender, fine quality, mild flavour, good for home gardener and marketing, very vigorous and frost hardy. "The grand old Leek of Scotland", described in 1864 N.S.W. Horticultural Magazine. 130-150 days.
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Leek
Allium ampeloprasum var. porrum
Originating from the Middle East and cultivated in Europe since pre-historic times. Richer than onions in vitamin C, sulphur, potassium and calcium. Eat in salads, stews, quiche and soups. Likes deep, rich soil. Stems are hilled with soil to blanch. Start harvesting at 2cm thick, stores well in fridge. Sow spring to autumn in cooler areas. Autumn to Spring in warmer areas. (We cannot send to Tasmania)
350-450 seeds per gram
Leek planting information:
| Tropics: | Feb-Mar |
| Subtropic: | Jan-Mar |
| Mild: | Aug-Apr |
| Cold/Frost: | Sep-Mar |
| Plant space cm: | 10-15 |
| Row space cm: | 30-75 |
| Depth cm: | 0.5-1 |
| Best soil temp: | 8-30 °C |
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| Number of seeds per gram: | 350-450 |
| Rate per hectare: | 2.5-3.5kg |
| Average days to maturity: | 105-130 |
