Leek De Carentan2 seeds 1g

Leek De Carentan2

Overview

Leek De Carentan2 is supplied for home growing. Plant deeply (12–16 cm) to encourage long white stems.

Key Features

• Space plants 15–20 × 50 cm apart.
• Planting Outdoors: April – May (IV–V)
• Thick, tender stems.
• Mid-early reliable variety.
• Improved stem length with earthing up.
• Good yield potential.

Sowing Instructions

• Sow seeds for seedlings in February–March in a greenhouse.
• Transplant outdoors in April–May.
• Sowing Period: February – March (II–III)

Growing Conditions and Care

• Hill up soil around stems during growth for longer blanched shafts.
• Spacing: 15–20 × 50 cm
• Position: Full sun
• Soil: Fertile, moist, well-drained soil

Harvesting and Use

• A reliable mid-early leek variety with thick, tender stems — ideal for autumn harvest and hearty cooking.
• Harvest Period: September – October (IX–X)
• Suitable for autumn harvest.

Product Details

• Type: Vegetable (leek)
• Ideal for: Soups, stews & fresh cooking

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