Allium ampeloprasum - 1.5 Ltr pot

Description
The Leek (Allium porrum) is a savoury tasting vegetable plant. Its leaves can be harvested as soon as it has reached approx. 30 cm. A sunny location and well-drained, nutrient-rich soil are required for optimum growth of the Leek.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Allium ampeloprasum.

Bulletpoints
* spicy in flavour

Leaves
Suitable for consumption. The dark green leaves have a convincingly spicy flavour.

Growth
Upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Prefers humus-rich soil.

Planting time
Planting: Spring to summer.

Tasks
Harvest: July.

Care
- Excess water must be able to drain away easily and waterlogging should be avoided at all costs. - It is advisable to dig irrigation trenches between the rows, as many vegetables should not be watered from above. In addition, regular weeding prevents weeds from taking over from the vegetables.

Use
Vegetable garden, baking, cooking, soup/stew