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.
350-450 seeds per gram
Leek seeds 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 |
Companion Planting
Try these plants as good neighbours for Leek
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W.A. CustomersDue to quarantine restrictions in W.A. there is a 10,000 seeds limit per each variety.
Leek seed count is 350-450 seeds per gram. Please stay under this 10,000 seeds limit when ordering seeds as we will have to reduce or remove it from your order. If you have any queries on ordering large quantities please phone us on (07) 5533 1177.
TAS CustomersDue to quarantine restrictions in TAS there is an 800g limit per each seed variety.
Please stay under this 800g limit when ordering seeds as we will have to reduce or remove it from your order.
