The leek, an emblematic winter vegetable of our vegetable gardens, is both rustic and delicious. Here's why it deserves pride of place in your garden :
Characteristics :
Winter Hardiness : Leeks can be left in the ground over winter and harvested as needed, making them an ideal choice for seasonal gardens.
Ease of cultivation : This vegetable requires little maintenance and is easy to grow, even for beginner gardeners.
Nutritional Qualities : Rich in vitamins, fiber and essential oils, leeks offer a variety of health benefits.
Growing Conditions : Prefer a temperate, mild and humid climate to grow your leeks.. They are resistant to extreme temperatures, down to -20°C. Choose a sunny location and loose, deep, fresh, well-drained and humus-rich soil.
Association with Carrots : In the vegetable garden, leeks get along well with carrots, forming a beneficial association where the smell of the leek repels the carrot fly, while the carrot repels the leek moth.
Sowing Tips :
Leek seeds can be sown indoors or under cover during winter or early spring, or directly in place from February to September.
Prepare the soil by raking it and removing stones to ensure good drainage.
Be sure to stagger planting to extend the harvest period.
Commitment to Quality : Leek seeds from SemiSauvage - Permaculture are reproducible, non-hybrid and adapted to the region near the Auvergne Volcanoes. They are selected, sorted, stored and packaged with care, guaranteed without any chemical treatment, for the greatest pleasure of amateur gardeners.
Add a touch of freshness and nutrition to your vegetable garden with these quality leek seeds.
