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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. ~ 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 £1.40 'Bleu de Solaise' Blue Winter Leek An old French winter variety - long leeks with blue-grey leaves. Hardy and very cold-resistant, it turns darker after frost. In a comparative trial against 'Musselburgh', it was noticeably more vigorous, growing faster & bigger, although the two varieties actually share a common ancestry. A good one for standing overwinter even in atrocious weather. Late, for winter/spring harvest. Order LkBS - 400 seed £1.49 'Meziers' Long Winter Leek Our quest for the best leeks continues, and after much discussion in the garden, and tasting in the kitchen last winter, we are making a slight change in the line-up this year. This is now our recommendation for those of you who want very long leeks. It replaces the 'Genevilliers' leek we had before, as it is more productive, making excellent long white shanks. You will of course get fatter leeks if you grow shorter varieties , so its really a question of personal taste as to which which shape you prefer. It is particularly cold-hardy, and so good for standing overwinter and harvesting on into spring. Long, long leeks, for winter/spring harvest. Order LkLM - 400 seed £1.45