An excellent late variety which will stand well through the winter. Fine long white stems of good flavour, topped with blue green foliage. Contains vitamins A & C, plus potassium and folic acid.
SOWING Early (January/February) into pots and trays, covered finely with compost or vermiculite. Outdoors thinly 1.5cm deep in drills 30cm apart in fine soil. Water regularly.
TRANSPLANTING After hardening off early sowings transplant at 25 to 30cm intervals and 45 cm between rows. Carefully lift outdoor sowings and transplant at similar intervals. Water in well. For larger leeks, for kitchen or shows, increase spacings to 30 to 45cm.
Packet contains approx 500 seeds