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Carentan Leek Seeds

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Heirloom Variety
Home Garden Favorite
95 days. Allium ampeloprasum. Open Pollinated. Carentan Leek. The plant produces heavy yields of leeks. The plant has dark green leaves and white, tender stalks. It has a delicious mild flavor. Used in soups, stews, and salads. Also known as Large Rouen Leek. This is a vigorous and fast growing variety. The Carentan leek came to the United States in the 1800s and became commercially available in the 1880s. Also known as Mostruoso di Carentan Leek and Improved Swiss Giant Leek. Suitable for spring and fall planting. Excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, W6 14004. An 1879 heirloom variety from France.
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95 days. Allium ampeloprasum. Open Pollinated. Carentan Leek. The plant produces heavy yields of leeks. The plant has dark green leaves and white, tender stalks. It has a delicious mild flavor. Used in soups, stews, and salads. Also known as Large Rouen Leek. This is a vigorous and fast growing variety. The Carentan leek came to the United States in the 1800s and became commercially available in the 1880s. Also known as Mostruoso di Carentan Leek and Improved Swiss Giant Leek. Suitable for spring and fall planting. Excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, W6 14004. An 1879 heirloom variety from France.

 

Lot No: 102688

Germination: 85%

 

Seeds Per Pound: 144,000

 

Plant Height: 8 to 18” Tall

 

Planting Season: Spring

 

Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun

 

Planting Method: Direct Sow/Indoor Sow

Leeks Allium ampeloprasum

 
Seed DepthSoil Temp. for GerminationDays to GerminationSunlight RequirementsPlanting Time
1/4"70 F to 75 F 7 to 10 daysFull Sun Spring
USDA Hardiness ZoneSeed SpacingRow SpacingSpace After ThinningDays to Harvest
N/A1"18" 3 - 4"70 - 130 days
Leek Planting Information:

The leek is like a bulb onion. It is grown for its fleshy stem. It is a mellow onion and can be substituted for any onion and asparagus recipe. Leek seeds should be planted indoors 50 to 60 days before the last frost. You can also plant seeds directly in the garden as soon as the soil can be worked. Keep free from weeds. You need long sunny days to grow large leeks. Plants grow 8 - 18" tall.

Soil Requirements:

Requires fertile soil in a well-drained location in the garden. Apply mulch. grass clippings, or straw around the base of the plant.

Water Requirements:

Keep soil consistently moist, but not waterlogged. Water well during dry and hot spells.

Fertilizer Requirements:

Use Slow Release (6 Month) Fertilizer when transplanting outdoors. Apply Miracle-Gro Liquid Fertilizer every two weeks. 

Harvest Tips:

Harvest when leeks are ½" in diameter.

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