DescriptionBlau Gruener Leek SeedsDAYS TO HARVEST 100-120SOWING Sow blau gruener leek seeds ~1/4″ deep ~1/2 apart in flats in Feb.-March. Transplant out when approx. pencil size (1/4″ in diameter)TRANSPLANTING Transplant ~4″ apart. Place leeks in holes 6″ deep with a dibber and allow rain to fill in the hole around the leek or transplant ~2-3″ deep and hill soil up the sides of stalks for blanching and tenderness of plants.LIGHT PREFERENCE Partial to fullSOIL REQUIREMENTS High organic matter. pH 6.2-6.8PLANT HEIGHTPLANT SPACING Transplant 4″ apart OR 2-3″ inches apart and harvest every other for an earlier “small leek” harvest and allow others to stay in the ground and increase in sizeHARDINESS ZONES Hardy. Can handle frost and over winter in some areas.HARVEST Loosen up soil around leeks with a digging fork and gently pull leeks out of ground. Rinse off soil and trim top leaves.Should store for a few weeks if kept very cold but not freezingUSES & COOKING SUGGESTIONS
