{"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\/products\/leek-copenhagen-seeds","provider":"Eden Seeds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}