Leek 'King Richard' (Organic)
Allium ampeloprasum
S1251
The King of Leeks! This excellent early variety produces extra-long shanks, up to a foot long in good soils! Easy-to-clean and perfect for slicing. A cook’s favourite because of their lovely creamy texture. Harvest early as ‘baby leeks’.
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The King of Leeks! An excellent early variety, producing extra- long shanks that are easy to clean and uniform. A cook's favourite. Harvest early as `baby leeks'.
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The King of Leeks! An excellent early variety, producing extra- long shanks that are easy to clean and uniform. A cook's favourite. Harvest early as `baby leeks'.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:
70
Sow method:
Sow in punnets
Germination:
78
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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