Blue Solaise
Allium ampeloprasum
HOW TO GROW LEEK
Start indoors 8–10 weeks before last frost, plant out 2 weeks before frost. For fall harvest, transplant 16 weeks before first frost, without additional protection. In a hoophouse, you can plant 2-3 weeks later. Direct seed as soon as soil can be worked. Transplant when seedlings reach 10-16” tall or are pencil thick, transplant 6” deep. Blanch stems by hilling soil 2–3 times during the summer. Get an extra harvest by cutting a leek an inch or two above the ground instead of pulling the plant. The plant will grow another leek, eventually the plant will bolt. There are two types of leeks, Summer leeks and Over Wintering leeks where temperatures don’t usually go below 15–25˚F. Soil pH 6.2-7.5. Hardiness zones 1-10. Biennial.
Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 10,000 seeds per ounce. Average 105M seeds per acre. Federal germination standard: 60%. Usual seed life: 3 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 1 mile.
Planting Depth 1/4”
Soil Temp. Germ. 50-75˚F
Days to Germ. 8-16
Plant Spacing 6’
Row Spacing 12-24”
Days To Maturity 100-120
Full Sun, Moist Well Drained
Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 10,000 seeds per ounce. Average 105M seeds per acre. Federal germination standard: 60%. Usual seed life: 3 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 1 mile.
Planting Depth 1/4”
Soil Temp. Germ. 50-75˚F
Days to Germ. 8-16
Plant Spacing 6’
Row Spacing 12-24”
Days To Maturity 100-120
Full Sun, Moist Well Drained
- 150 Seeds$3.50
- 1500 Seeds$8.50
- 1 Ounce$24.50
- 1/4 Pound$52.00
Blueish green 19th century French leek. Mild onion-like taste. Excellent fresh in salads or for adding flavor to stock. Leeks have similar medicinal properties as garlic. Tags: Heritage: Heirloom, Season: Spring Fall, Certification: Organic.
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