Leeks not only taste great but are high in potassium, folic acid and vitamin A and C. Try buttered leeks sweated in butter over a low heat or there's no better winter warmer than a bowl of leek and potato soup with a hint of curry powder mopped up with crusty bread
Lyon has excellent long white stems with good flavour
A good variety for exhibiting if sown under glass in January
What you need to know:
Each pack contains approx 190 seeds
Sowing Time: January-February or March-AprilFor exhibition sow January-February under glass at 18-21°C (65-70°F). For general purpose sow March-April outdoors in prepared seedbed for use from October to April according to variety. (30-32 weeks maturity.)
Leeks prefer ordinary well drained soil in sun or semi-shade and can follow early peas or potatoes
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