{"title":"Leek","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"leek-carentan-914-organic","title":"Leek Carentan Organic Seeds","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"35\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"35\"\u003eAllium ampeloprasum var. porrum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"37\" data-end=\"459\"\u003eCarentan is a traditional European heirloom leek renowned for its large, thick creamy white stems reaching around 20 cm long and 5 cm across. The vigorous plants produce abundant dark green foliage and are highly productive, making them a favourite for home gardens. With a mild, sweet onion flavour, Carentan is excellent in soups, stews, quiches, pies, and roasted vegetable dishes. Matures in approximately 95–110 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"461\" data-end=\"499\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"461\" data-end=\"499\"\u003eApproximately 200 seeds per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"501\" data-end=\"659\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"501\" data-end=\"530\"\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"533\"\u003eTropics: April to July\u003cbr data-start=\"555\" data-end=\"558\"\u003eSubtropics: March to August\u003cbr data-start=\"585\" data-end=\"588\"\u003eMild climates: Autumn to spring\u003cbr data-start=\"619\" data-end=\"622\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eCold climates: Spring to early autumn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"661\" data-end=\"987\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"661\" data-end=\"682\"\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"685\"\u003eSow seed in trays or directly into fertile, well drained soil, planting 5 mm deep in full sun. Transplant seedlings when pencil-thick, spacing plants 10–15 cm apart with 30–40 cm between rows. Gradually mound soil around the stems as they grow to blanch the shanks and produce long, tender white stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/EdenSeeds_ACO_ACOCertifiedOrganic.jpg?v=1761179582\" alt=\"Certified Organic\" style=\"width: 177px; height: 95px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":46649682100442,"sku":null,"price":4.4,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/V_Leek_Carentan_9cfedb20-3b86-443c-9041-44d10145c000.jpg?v=1786410232"},{"product_id":"leek-musselburg-1285-organic","title":"Leek Musselburgh Organic Seeds","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"35\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"35\"\u003eAllium ampeloprasum var. porrum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"37\" data-end=\"546\"\u003eMusselburgh is the classic heirloom leek, affectionately known as \u003cstrong data-start=\"103\" data-end=\"139\"\u003e'The Grand Old Leek of Scotland'\u003c\/strong\u003e, and was described in the \u003cem data-start=\"166\" data-end=\"197\"\u003eN.S.W. Horticultural Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e as early as 1864. It remains one of Australia's most popular leek varieties thanks to its exceptional tenderness, mild flavour, and vigorous growth. Producing long, thick white stems with lush green foliage, Musselburgh is highly productive, frost hardy, and equally suited to home gardens and market growers. Matures in approximately 130–150 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"548\" data-end=\"586\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"548\" data-end=\"586\"\u003eApproximately 100 seeds per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"746\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"617\"\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"617\" data-end=\"620\"\u003eTropics: April to July\u003cbr data-start=\"642\" data-end=\"645\"\u003eSubtropics: March to August\u003cbr data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"675\"\u003eMild climates: Autumn to spring\u003cbr data-start=\"706\" data-end=\"709\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eCold climates: Spring to early autumn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"1074\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"769\"\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"769\" data-end=\"772\"\u003eSow seed in trays or directly into fertile, well drained soil, planting 5 mm deep in full sun. Transplant seedlings when pencil-thick, spacing plants 10–15 cm apart with 30–40 cm between rows. Gradually mound soil around the stems as they grow to blanch the shanks and produce long, tender white stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1076\" data-end=\"1196\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/EdenSeeds_ACO_ACOCertifiedOrganic.jpg?v=1761179582\" alt=\"Certified Organic\" style=\"width: 177px; height: 95px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":46649681739994,"sku":null,"price":4.4,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/V_Leek_Musselberg_81a1ab49-37ff-41fa-8feb-e8bde848120f.jpg?v=1786408568"},{"product_id":"leek-carentan-914","title":"Leek Carentan Seeds","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"35\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"35\"\u003eAllium ampeloprasum var. porrum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"37\" data-end=\"459\"\u003eCarentan is a traditional European heirloom leek renowned for its large, thick creamy white stems reaching around 20 cm long and 5 cm across. The vigorous plants produce abundant dark green foliage and are highly productive, making them a favourite for home gardens. With a mild, sweet onion flavour, Carentan is excellent in soups, stews, quiches, pies, and roasted vegetable dishes. Matures in approximately 95–110 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"461\" data-end=\"499\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"461\" data-end=\"499\"\u003eApproximately 200 seeds per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"501\" data-end=\"659\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"501\" data-end=\"530\"\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"533\"\u003eTropics: April to July\u003cbr data-start=\"555\" data-end=\"558\"\u003eSubtropics: March to August\u003cbr data-start=\"585\" data-end=\"588\"\u003eMild climates: Autumn to spring\u003cbr data-start=\"619\" data-end=\"622\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eCold climates: Spring to early autumn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"661\" data-end=\"987\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"661\" data-end=\"682\"\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"685\"\u003eSow seed in trays or directly into fertile, well drained soil, planting 5 mm deep in full sun. Transplant seedlings when pencil-thick, spacing plants 10–15 cm apart with 30–40 cm between rows. 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Their fresh allium flavour makes them excellent in sandwiches, salads, soups, eggs and savoury dishes or scattered over meals as a fresh garnish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tender green shoots are rich in chlorophyll and naturally contain vitamins, minerals and the characteristic sulphur compounds found throughout the onion family. Slower growing than many traditional sprouts, they reward a little patience with strongly flavoured, attractive shoots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSprouting Time: Approximately 10–14 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSprout Length: Approximately 4–8 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Sprout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a sprouting jar, tray or purpose-made sprouter. Soak seed for approximately 6–8 hours, then drain thoroughly. Rinse with fresh water and drain well several times each day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce shoots emerge, provide indirect light to encourage healthy green growth. Keep sprouts moist but never sitting in water and maintain good airflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest when the shoots are young, green and tender, generally around 10–14 days after starting. Rinse and drain thoroughly before use and refrigerate any unused sprouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden has-[\u0026gt;_:empty]:hidden\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pointer-events-none -mt-px h-px translate-y-(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom)\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"10g","offer_id":48427983470810,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20g","offer_id":46649663750362,"sku":null,"price":14.4,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/download_fd348d99-0606-493c-b02f-208a03f75dfd.jpg?v=1754017004"},{"product_id":"leek-blue-solaise-1704","title":"Leek Blue Solaise Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllium ampeloprasum var. porrum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue Solaise is a beautiful old French Leek renowned for its exceptional cold tolerance and distinctive blue-green foliage. As temperatures fall, the leaves deepen in colour and can develop striking violet-purple tones during the coldest weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants produce substantial, medium-length white shafts with a mild, sweet onion flavour. Excellent in soups and stews, Blue Solaise is also delicious braised, roasted, sautéed or baked into pies and quiches. Cold weather not only intensifies the foliage colour but can also enhance the sweetness of the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeeks originated in the Middle East and eastern Mediterranean and have been cultivated in Europe since ancient times. Unlike onions, they are grown for their elongated leaf bases rather than a bulb. They are particularly valuable as a cool-season crop, providing fresh vegetables through periods when many other crops are less productive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue Solaise is especially well suited to cold districts, where its hardy foliage withstands frost and winter weather particularly well. Gradually hilling soil around the developing stems excludes light and produces longer, tender white shafts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed count: approximately 350–450 seeds\/g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 100 seeds per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTropics: Autumn to winter\u003cbr\u003eSubtropics: Autumn to spring\u003cbr\u003eMild climates: Spring to autumn\u003cbr\u003eCold climates: Spring to late summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow approximately 5–10 mm deep into trays, seedbeds or directly into prepared soil. Keep consistently moist during germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen seedlings are approximately pencil thickness, transplant into deep holes around 15–20 cm apart. Plant deeply without burying the growing centre. As plants develop, gradually draw soil around the stems to increase the length of the blanched white shaft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow in full sun in deep, rich, well-drained soil and maintain consistent moisture throughout the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBegin harvesting once stems reach approximately 2 cm thick, or allow them to develop further for larger shafts. Blue Solaise can remain in the ground through cold weather until required, making it an excellent winter-harvest variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaturity: approximately 100–105 days.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":46649660965082,"sku":null,"price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/download_b4760dda-420c-4d19-a83f-eda88fcf6dc4.jpg?v=1754016952"},{"product_id":"leek-autumn-giant-408","title":"Leek Autumn Giant Seeds","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllium ampeloprasum var. porrum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAutumn Giant, also known as Elephant Leek, is a substantial traditional Leek producing long, thick white shafts with very little bulbing at the base. Valued for its size, quality and generous yields, it develops broad green leaves above a substantial tender stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeeks have been cultivated since ancient times, with origins in the Middle East and eastern Mediterranean and a long history throughout Europe. They were grown by the ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans and later became particularly important in European cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAutumn Giant has a mild, sweet onion flavour that becomes beautifully soft and mellow when cooked. The long white shafts are excellent in soups and stews, baked into pies and quiches, braised, roasted or sautéed with butter and herbs. Young, tender leeks can also be finely sliced into salads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeeks prefer deep, fertile soil enriched with plenty of organic matter. Unlike onions, they are grown for their elongated leaf bases rather than a bulb. Gradually hilling soil around the stems as they grow excludes light and produces the characteristic long, tender white shaft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed count: approximately 350–450 seeds\/g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 100 seeds per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTropics: Autumn to winter\u003cbr\u003eSubtropics: Autumn to spring\u003cbr\u003eMild climates: Spring to autumn\u003cbr\u003eCold climates: Spring to late summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow approximately 5–10 mm deep into trays, seedbeds or directly into prepared soil. Keep consistently moist during germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen seedlings are approximately pencil thickness, transplant into deep holes around 15–20 cm apart. Plant deeply without burying the growing centre. As plants develop, gradually draw soil around the stems to increase the length of the blanched white shaft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow in full sun in deep, rich, well-drained soil and maintain consistent moisture throughout the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBegin harvesting once stems reach approximately 2 cm thick, or leave plants longer to develop the substantial shafts for which Autumn Giant is known. Leeks can remain in the ground until required in suitable conditions and also store well refrigerated after harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaturity: approximately 105 days.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":46649653133530,"sku":null,"price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10g","offer_id":47129828196570,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/download_3aa05bd3-a4ee-476a-9822-7f95674a9634.jpg?v=1754016814"},{"product_id":"leek-bulgarian-giant-seeds","title":"Leek Bulgarian Giant Seeds","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllium ampeloprasum var. porrum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eBulgarian Giant is an impressive European heirloom leek prized for its exceptionally long, slender white shanks and mild, sweet flavour. Plants grow tall and upright with blue-green foliage and can develop remarkably long stems when planted deeply and progressively earthed up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eDespite its name, Bulgarian Giant is notable as much for its length as its overall size. The tender white stems have excellent flavour and are particularly good in soups, stews, pies, gratins, roasting and sautéing, while younger leeks can be harvested for a more delicate texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eLeeks have been cultivated in Europe since ancient times and are thought to have developed from wild \u003cem\u003eAllium\u003c\/em\u003e species native to the Mediterranean and Near East. Bulgarian Giant performs best in deep, fertile soil with consistent moisture, and careful hilling throughout the season encourages its characteristic long, blanched shanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed count: approximately 350–450 seeds per gram. Approximately 100 seeds per packet.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eTropics: March–July\u003cbr\u003eSubtropics: March–September\u003cbr\u003eMild climates: August–April\u003cbr\u003eCold climates: September–February\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eSow approximately 5–10 mm deep into trays, seedbeds or directly into prepared soil. Keep consistently moist during germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhen seedlings are approximately pencil thickness, transplant into deep holes around 15–20 cm apart. Plant deeply without burying the growing centre. As plants develop, gradually draw soil around the stems to increase the length of the blanched white shaft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eGrow in full sun in deep, rich, well-drained soil and maintain consistent moisture throughout the growing season. Begin harvesting once stems reach approximately 2 cm thick, or leave plants longer to develop their characteristically long white shanks. Leeks can remain in the ground until required in suitable conditions and also store well refrigerated after harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":48575819022554,"sku":null,"price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/download_3aa05bd3-a4ee-476a-9822-7f95674a9634.jpg?v=1754016814"},{"product_id":"leek-copenhagen-seeds","title":"Leek Copenhagen Seeds","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllium ampeloprasum var. porrum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eCopenhagen is a classic European leek producing long, thick white shanks topped with sturdy blue-green leaves. A vigorous and reliable variety, it is valued for its uniform growth, excellent flavour and ability to perform well through cool conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe tender white stems have a mild, sweet onion flavour that becomes rich and mellow when cooked. Excellent for soups, stocks, pies, gratins, roasting and sautéing, Copenhagen can also be harvested young for a particularly delicate flavour and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eLeeks have been cultivated in Europe since ancient times and are thought to have developed from wild \u003cem\u003eAllium\u003c\/em\u003e species native to the Mediterranean and Near East. They thrive in deep, fertile soil, and gradually hilling soil around the developing stems encourages the long, tender, blanched white shanks for which they are prized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed count: approximately 350–450 seeds per gram. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 100 seeds per packet.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eTropics: March–July\u003cbr\u003eSubtropics: March–September\u003cbr\u003eMild climates: August–April\u003cbr\u003eCold climates: September–February\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eSow approximately 5–10 mm deep into trays, seedbeds or directly into prepared soil. Keep consistently moist during germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhen seedlings are approximately pencil thickness, transplant into deep holes around 15–20 cm apart. Plant deeply without burying the growing centre. As plants develop, gradually draw soil around the stems to increase the length of the blanched white shaft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eGrow in full sun in deep, rich, well-drained soil and maintain consistent moisture throughout the growing season. Begin harvesting once stems reach approximately 2 cm thick, or leave plants longer to develop substantial mature shanks. Leeks can remain in the ground until required in suitable conditions and also store well refrigerated after harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaturity: approximately 105 days.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":48575829901530,"sku":null,"price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/download_3aa05bd3-a4ee-476a-9822-7f95674a9634.jpg?v=1754016814"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.edenseeds.com.au\/collections\/leek.oembed","provider":"Eden Seeds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}