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Leek 'Blue Green Winter/Husky'
€3.45
'Blue-Green Winter Husky' is a frost hardy, high yielding winter leek for harvesting through winter into early spring. It has long white shafts with dark green foliage. Each packet contains approximately 140 organic seeds. More details below.
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Organic 'Blue Green Winter/Husky' Leek Seeds
Sowing schedule: Sow seeds in trays from mid-March to May for planting outside when around 1cm thick and around 20cm high.
Sowing depth: 6mm
Germination: Leek seeds will germinate from around 7°C, with an ideal germination temperature of 16-18°C. Early sowings can be placed on gentle heat or on a warm windowsill to improve germination.
Planting distance: Plant out at a distance of 8-15 cm between plants and 30-40 cm between rows.
Growing conditions: Leeks prefer full sun in moist, rich, well-draining soil. Add plenty of well-rotted manure to the site before planting out.
Ongoing care: Earth up around the base of the leek stems several times over the growing season to ensure a good length of blanched white stem.
Harvest: This is a hardy variety that can be harvested over the winter and into spring.
Number of seeds: Each packet contains approximately 140 organic seeds, enough for 100 plants.
| Special Features | Winter Harvest, Hungry Gap |
|---|---|
| Life Cycle | Annual, Biennial |
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