Leeks - Zone 8b

📖 About

A member of the onion family. Looks rather like a large spring onion (scallion). Grow in seed trays or punnets until about 20 cm (8 in) tall. They look rather like large blades of grass at that stage. Then plant out into trenches or individual deep holes. The aim is to blanch the stems while the plants are growing. Trenches should be about 20 - 25 cm (8 - 10 in) deep. Set the seedlings 10 - 15 cm (4 - 6 in) apart then add enough soil to just cover the roots. As the plants grow fill the trench. Otherwise - make holes with a dibble or suitable stick 15 cm (6 in) deep and 3 - 4 cm (1.5 - 2 in) wide. Drop a seedling in each and water enough to cover the roots with soil. As they grow, watering will gradually fill the hole.

📐 Growing Information

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Harvest Time

in 15-18 weeks. Loosen with a fork rather than pull by hand.. Compatible with (can grow beside): Carrots A member of the

📅 Planting Calendar (Zone 8b)

Jan

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Feb

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Mar

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Apr

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May

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Jun

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Jul

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Aug

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Sep

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Oct

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Nov

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Dec

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Active month Not recommended

🗓️ Monthly Actions

February 🌱 Sow Seed Sow seed where you want this plant to grow

March 🌱 Sow Seed Sow seed where you want this plant to grow

April 🌱 Sow Seed Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed

May 🌿 Transplant Plant out (transplant) seedlings

July 🌱 Sow Seed Sow seed where you want this plant to grow

September 🌿 Transplant Plant out (transplant) seedlings

🤝 Companion Planting

✅ Grows Well With

with (can grow beside): Carrots A member of the onion family