PREMIER SEEDS DIRECT - Leek - MUSSELBURGH - 1000 Finest Seeds - Very Hardy

• Days To Germination: 14 to 18 days. Optimum Soil Temp. For Germination: 60 to 80F. Days To Harvest: 130 days. Planting Depth: 1/2inch. Spacing, Row: 24 inches. Spacing, Plant: 8 inches. Light: Sunny Location. Leek is extremely hardy, forgiving and can be planted as soon as the soil can be worked.
• Sow sparingly directly in drills in early-mid spring, the aim to produce pencil thick plants of around 8” tall for transplant to their final position. Can be planted in trays under cover and transplanted for an earlier crop. When pencil size (around Jun/Jul) lift carefully and remove the top third of the foliage and 1/3 of the roots.
• Transplant in pre-made holes of 4-6 inches deep, 8 inches between plants in a sunny position with rotted organic matter incorporated. If space is limited this can be reduced, provided you pull alternative plants when young to make space for the remainder to grow.
• When transplanting carefully poor water into the hole to wash soil around the roots, then leave and earth up as they grow to blanche the stems. (Do not get soil between the leaves). Harvest alternate plants when large enough for use.
• Professional DEFRA licenced Quality Seed Supply only - Minimal packaging - Ziplock labelled bags - Instructions not attached - See details provided above for cultivation advice.

Product Description A Scottish Heirloom variety introduced in 1834, remaining one of the most popular and hardy varieties available today. A late variety which stands deep into winter and produces large, very thick stems with an excellent mild flavour. Grows well in most locations. For Germination: 60 to 80F. Days To Harvest: 130 days. Planting Depth: 1/2inch. Spacing, Row: 24 inches. Spacing, Plant: 8 inches. Light: Sunny Location. Leek is extremely hardy, forgiving and can be planted as soon as the soil can be worked. Sow sparingly directly in drills in early-mid spring, the aim to produce pencil thick plants of around 8" tall for transplant to their final position. Can be planted in trays under cover and transplanted for an earlier crop. When pencil size (around Jun/Jul) lift carefully and remove the top third of the foliage and 1/3 of the roots. When transplanting carefully poor water into the hole to wash soil around the roots, then leave and earth up as they grow to blanche the stems. (Do not get soil between the leaves). Harvest alternate plants when large enough for use. Box Contains 1 x VEGETABLE LEEK MUSSELBURGH 1600 FINEST SEEDS VERY HARDY