Description
An early Swiss Giant variety with long shaft and erect foliage. Features good base and some rust resistance. Good storage characteristics. Suitable for baby leek growing.
Sowing Time: Sow seeds March to May.
Sowing Instructions: Sow seeds thinly, 1cm (½in) deep in drills 30cm (12in) apart in soil which has been raked to a fine tilth.
Growing Instructions: Lift plants when they are large enough to handle and transplant to 20-25cm (9-10in) apart in the row and 45cm (18in) between rows, using a trowel and water in. Keep watered during dry weather. Earth up the stems during the growing season to increase the length of blanched stem. Prefers a well drained, rich soil in full sun.
After Care: Keep moist and weed free.
Information provided for guidance only, as cultural practices and climatic circumstances vary.
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