Leek 'Jaune Du Poitou' (Organic)
Allium ampeloprasum
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This French heirloom from 1853 has short wide shanks and fan-like grey leaves in heavy frost areas. It’s the best ornamental leek for a vegetable parterre. Great in stocks or casseroles because of its robust flavour. Wash thoroughly before use.
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ORGANIC! This French heirloom from 1853 has short, wide shanks and fan- like, yellow-green leaves. Fast growing, this is a great variety for beginner green thumbs.
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ORGANIC! This French heirloom from 1853 has short, wide shanks and fan- like, yellow-green leaves. Fast growing, this is a great variety for beginner green thumbs.How to grow
The tastiest leeks grow in nutrient rich soil, with a pH close to neutral. Transplant tall seedlings into 10cm deep holes to ensure a long shank, or hill them up with straw as they grow.
Growing information
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Seed sowing
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Seed count:
55
Sow method:
Sow in punnets
Germination:
94
Sow distance:
10cm
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Seed sowing times
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Cool:
Jan-Mar,Sep-Dec
Warm:
Jan-Apr,Aug-Dec
Hot:
Feb-Apr,Jul-Sep
Sub-tropical:
Jan-Apr,Jul-Sep
Tropical:
Apr-Jun
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| Growing needs |
Light:
Full Sun
Water:
Regular watering
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Plant characteristics
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Type:
Hardy Biennial
Height:
40cm
Width:
10cm
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