Leek : Below-Zero F1 Hybrid

Vegetable

Description

British breeding has combined the vigour of an F1 Hybrid with extreme cold tolerance to produce quality leeks which will withstand the harshest of weathers. Dark leaves, pure white stems with no bulbing, long standing ability and bolting and rust tolerant. Lift fresh superb quality stems from Christmas to May.

Sowing Instructions

Sow mid March to late April. Sow seed thinly, 1cm (½in) deep in drills 30cm (12in) apart in soil which has been raked to a fine tilth.

Growing Instructions

Carefully lift when plants are large enough to handle and transplant to 23-25cm (9-10in) apart in the row and 45cm (18in) between rows, using a trowel or dibber, and water in.

Aftercare

Keep watered during dry weather. Earth up the stems during the growing season to increase the length of blanched stem.

Kitchen Notes

Delicious baked in a rich cheese sauce.