Quantity: 0.5 g
 
Name of Product: Leeks  |  King Richard  | Organic
 
Description: Leeks have a smooth onion like flavour that adds a more sophisticated flavour to dishes than onions. King Richard is an easy to grow variety with full sized, white stems.
 
Key Attributes: All parts of this plant are edible including leaves, stems, flowers and seeds and is also a great ornamental plant.
 
How to Use?
Try Leeks boiled, fried, baked or steamed
Leeks are perfect for soups, stews & stir fries
Baby leeks are great in salads 
 
Life Cycle: Annual
 
Soil Type: Fertile soil high in organic matter 
 
Growing Conditions: Full sun. Keep soil moist but be careful not to overwater. Leeks benefit from blanching, that is, building up a mound of dirt around the stalks to force the leaves to grow taller. This improves flavour
 
Planting Depth: Plant at 1/4” deep
 
Days to Germination: 6 – 16 days
 
Planting Distance: Sow seeds in cells or direct sow outdoor & space plants 2” – 6” in rows set 2” – 6” apart
 
Days to Maturity: 75 days
 
Height when Mature: 15” – 20”
 
Harvest: When plants reach the desired size, use garden fork to lift plant out of soil
 
Succession Planting: For a continuous supply, sow new seeds every 2 weeks.