Leek Musselburgh - Grower Pack PPP A. Allium porrum B.GB40557 C. lot pkt D.GB

Additional Details

When to Sow Musselburgh Leek Seeds

March and April

Where to Sow

Sow the seeds thinly in a well prepared seed bed in shallow drills 2cm deep. Can also be sown earlier in a greenhouse at not less than 15ƒ for exhibition work.

What to do next

Thin seedlings as they grow to 4-5cm apart. When the seedlings are about the thickness of a pencil, they should be lifted and transplanted. Make a hole 15cm deep with a rod, trim off the ends of roots and leaves, drop into the hole and fill with water. Do not fill the hole with soil.

Maturity

November to January/February.

Handy Tip

Dropping plants into holes saves the need for earthing up, but white stem can be increased by additional earthing up as the plants grow.