LEEK LYON PRIZETAKER

Botanical Name: Allium porrum

A popular early strain with long, thick white stems of fine flavour. Will grow well in any garden soil and adaptable to a range of climates.

How To Grow:
Sow 15mm deep in a seed bed. Transplant to final growing positions when seedlings are 20cm tall, taking care to avoid damage to the roots. Make holes 15cm deep and 15cm apart, allowing 30cm between rows. Drop a plant into each hole and water it in. Do NOT firm soil round the plant. Generous feeding promotes quick growth. Harvest when stems are 20mm thick, usually 12-16 weeks from transplanting.

When To Plant: Spring to Autumn
Harvest: 12-16 weeks
Sow: Spring, Summer, Autumn