Winter giant leek seeds - La Semence Bio

Seeds Giant winter leek - La Semence Bio

Leek, Allium porrum L., a member of the Liliaceae family, is distinguished by its Winter Giant variety. This medium-sized leek (12-15 cm) has magnificent bluish-green, semi-aged foliage and is renowned for its resistance to the cold, making it a must-have for the winter vegetable garden.

In terms of cultivation, the recommended planting density is 10 x 45 cm. It's best to sow in a nursery, then transplant by dressing the plant (shortening by 1/3). Water the nursery the day before transplanting to avoid damaging the fragile roots. Winter Giant is particularly sensitive to boron deficiency. The process, from sowing to planting, takes 12 to 14 weeks.

Sowing is recommended from February to the end of April, with an emergence period of 9 to 12 days in soil maintained at 22°C. Harvesting can take place from November to March, providing a fresh source of leeks during the winter months.