Leek : Pandora - Duchy Originals

Vegetable

• Crops in :

  September to December. Particularly suited to late summer and autumn harvesting

Description

Long, pure white stems with dark green leaves. Leek Pandora shows tolerance to leek rust.

Sowing Instructions

Sow seeds mid March to late April, thinly in a prepared seedbed 13mm deep in drills 30cm apart.

Growing Instructions

Transplant when plants large enough by making holes about 23cm apart and 20cm deep using a dibber or trowel. Drop a plant in each hole and water in. Allow 45cm between rows.

Aftercare

Mound up soil around the stems as the plants grow.

Nutritional Information

Leeks are high in folic acid, potassium, and Vitamins A and C. They contain sulphur-rich compounds which have been shown to thin the blood, reducing the risk of heart attacks and strokes.

Kitchen Notes

Combine with potato for a thick and hearty soup.

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