Leek Seeds Organic Caraten 2 500 Seeds

Thick tender white stems Excellent flavour Fast-growing Harvest from October Ideal for an organic garden Enjoy warming autumn and winter harvests of thick, tender white stems with excellent flavour, ideal for soups and stews. Ready to harvest from October, organic Leek ‘Carentan 2’ is a vigorous, fast-growing variety that stands well over winter. Sow indoors Sow thinly into pre-watered seed trays 1cm deep with compost. Place in warmth, 10-15°C and keep moist at all times. Plant out When 20cm tall, plant into holes 15cm deep, then fill with water. Plant 20cm apart, in rows 30cm apart. Sow outdoors Sow thinly into pre-watered soil 1cm deep in rows 30cm apart in a seed bed. Keep soil moist at all times. Thin to 20cm apart. Aftercare To ensure long white stems, draw up soil around plants as they develop. Keep well watered and feed regularly.