Leek. Nevajo ORGANIC. Our Best Seller!
Leek. Nevajo ORGANIC. Our Best Seller!
A mainstay winter crop for many vegetable gardeners. Companion plants include carrots, cabbage and beets. Just £3.50 for 50 seeds.
LEEK
Nevajo ORGANIC
Difficulty Rating = Medium
Plant Info
A very reliable cropper. Good long shaft length. Good taste.
Planting and sowing instructions
Sow March-April, harvest November, December, January, February, March, April. Direct sow outdoors at a depth of 1cm, from March to April in a good seedbed ready for transplanting later on. Or sow indoors January to February at a depth of 1cm in modules using good quality compost. Place in a propagator or sealed container inside a plastic bag. Germination takes up to 21 days. Once germinated grow on in cooler conditions until frost risk has passed. When leeks are 20cm tall acclimatise them to the outdoors over a 10 day period. Transplant them into rich well drained soil. Plant at a distance of 23cm between plants and 30cm between rows. Using a dibber make a 6inch deep hole. Drop leek plant in and fill with water, washing soil around plant. This will make sure stems are bleached. Cover with netting. Water after planting.
Companion planting information
Carrots, cabbage and beets.
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Companion Plants and Related Items
The nations favourite vegetable. Companion plants to these are beets, onions and calendulas. Just £2.50 for 350 seeds.
Cabbages can be produced throughout the year. Companion plants are carrot, onions and thyme. Only £2.20 for 30 seeds.
Beetroot are versatile and so good for you. Companions are mint, kale and calendula. Just £1.40 for 80 seeds.
