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Leek

Autumn Giant (Elephant) Seeds

Long shaft with almost no bulbing, top quality. 105 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:

When To Plant In Australia
Tropics:Feb-Mar
Subtropic:Jan-Mar
Mild:Aug-Apr
Cold/Frost:Sep-Mar
Seed Sowing
Plant space cm:10-15
Row space cm:30-75
Depth cm:0.5-1
Best soil temp:8-30 °C
 
Other Info
Number of seeds per gram:350-450
Rate per hectare:2.5-3.5kg
Average days to maturity:105-130
Seed savers needed
Edible Flowers
Sprout & Eat
Sprout & Cut
Companion Planting
Try these plants as good neighbours for Leek
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restrictions for this seed.
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.

  

 

 

 

 

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