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Leek Hannibal ORGANIC SEED

Description:
Fast growing variety for summer and autumn cropping. 225 SEEDS Sow the seed thinly in a nursery bed in March and April 2cm deep in rows 15cm apart. As soon as possible thin the seedlings to 3-4cm apart. When the young leeks are the thickness of a pencil and about 20cm tall they are ready for transplanting, about 12 weeks after sowing. Water the nursery bed the day before lifting. Make a series of holes 15cm deep in rows 30cm apart with 15cm between holes. Lift the young leeks and trim a little of both the leaves and roots, drop one plant in each hole, do not fill in the hole, water in each hole.Keep weed free and water regularly. To increase the lenght of blanch gradually earth up the plants as they grow, taking care not to allow any earth between the leaves. Earthing up should be complete by October. Winter varieties can be left in the ground as they are very hardy.

Approx. 225 seeds per packet

OUTDOORS
Sow the seeds thinly in a well prepared seed bed in shallow drills 2cm deep in short rows. Thin the seedlings to 4-5cm apart as they grow. In May/June transplant the seedlings to the growing site 15-20cm apart in rows 40cm apart. Make a 1.5cm deep hole with a rod, trim off the ends of roots and leaves, drop into the hole and fill the hole with water. Do not fill the hole with soil. The length of white stem can be increased by earthing up as the plant grows.

Unit Price(£) 1.65 Qty

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