Leek Carentan

$3.25

Carentan Leeks have long, thick stems (2 inches across); vigorous and fast growing; delicate, deliciously mild flavor; great fresh or cooked. The Carentan leek was mentioned by Vilmorin in 1885. An old European favorite that is becoming rare. Very adaptable and yields are good.

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Carentan have long, thick stems (2 inches across); vigorous and fast growing; delicate, deliciously mild flavor; great fresh or cooked. The Carentan leek was mentioned by Vilmorin in 1885. An old European favorite that is becoming rare. Very adaptable and yields are good.

Leek – Carentan – Allium ampeloprasum (Porrum group)

Soil & Water: Leeks prefer well-drained, limed soil, rich in organic matter. You can either fill a 6″-8″ trench with compost and fill up the trench as the leeks grow, or plant at surface level and hill them up.

Planting & Growing: Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Keep tops trimmed to 2″ and set out 2 weeks before last frost. In warm climates, seed is usually sown in summer for a fall harvest. Leeks overwinter in mild climates.

Harvesting & Storage: In freezing climates, leeks should be stored in cool, moist conditions. Many gardeners mulch the ground heavily in winter and harvest directly from the ground as needed.

  • Soil Temperature: 60-80F
  • Planting Depth: 1/4″
  • Germination: 5-12 Days
  • Height At Maturity: 15″-18″
  • Days To Maturity: 130 Days
  • Sun/Shade: Full Sun
  • Spacing After Thinning: 6″
  • Approx Seeds per Pack: 100 Seeds

Product image via: Peaceful Valley Farm Supply

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