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~ LEEK Seed ~

Between them all you should - with a bit of luck - have leeks for almost half the year.
Big packets, because we like to grow lots of leeks.

Sow leeks in a seedbed in spring, or sow in trays to get a good start away from the slugs.

~ Listed in order of harvest. ~

'Jaune de Poitou' Yellow Leek (Early)
A nice productive early leek for autumn harvest. We also like this one because the yellow colour makes a great contrast in the garden. (Grow next to the Bleu de Solaise for a real contrast - see the picture!)

This traditional leek from the west of France grows quickly. Get it in early, and it is then ready right at the start of the winter, making short fat leeks in Autumn.

It normally would be harvested before the really hard frosts start, as it is not as cold-hardy as the overwintering leeks below.

Yellow! Early autumn leek from Europe.

Order LkJP - 400 seed £1.87

'Monstrueux de Charentan' Fat Leek
A traditional French variety of fat leeks for autumn/winter harvest.

Selected over the years for earlier, fatter leeks, at the cost of a tiny bit less cold-resistance. A good all-round leek, normally harvested in late autumn/early winter.

Fat, for autumn/winter harvest.

Order LkMC - 400 seed £1.79

'Bleu de Solaise' Blue Winter Leek

In a comparative trial against 'Musselburgh', it was noticeably more vigorous, growing faster & bigger, although the two varieties share a common ancestry.

A good one for standing overwinter even in atrocious weather.

Late, for winter/spring harvest.

Order LkBS - 400 seed £1.97

'Meziers' Long Winter Leek
This is for those of you who prefer very long leeks. It is very cold-hardy, and so good for standing over winter and harvesting on into spring.

Long, long leeks, for winter/spring harvest.

Order LkLM - 400 seed £1.89