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Leek 'Hilari'
€3.45
'Hilari' produces delicious, delicate-flavoured leeks and are suitable for harvesting in late summer, autumn, or early winter. These medium-green leeks have long, closed stems and are frost tolerant and quick growing. Bred for successional sowing, 'Hilari' will produce 30cm slender shanks as early as July. These leeks are bolt resistant and can be grown under glass for early crops. Once mature they hold up to 4 weeks. Each pack contains 1.25g organic seeds. More details below.
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Organic 'Hilari' Leek Seeds
Sowing schedule: Sow seeds in trays from February 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. Earlier 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 variety must be harvested before winter - from July to October.
Number of seeds: Each packet contains 1.25g of organic seed.
| Life Cycle | Annual |
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