Malabar Leek. This variety is heavy cropping with very broad shanks and good tolerance to rust. Quick to grow and early maturing with excellent flavour.
Attributes
Light Requirement: Full Sun
Planting Method: Start Indoors
Growth Habit: Sturdy
Days to Emergence: 10 – 12
Days to Harvest 90
Height: 50 – 100cm (20 – 39in)
How to Grow
Leeks are a long season plant so start seed indoors in February and early March. Sow the seed 7mm (1/4in) deep in a soil-less medium and keep at 20 C (68 F) during germination and growth. Transplant seedlings outside later in the spring when they are around 20cm (8in) tall. Space the transplants 10-15cm (4-6in) apart in rows 30-45cm (12-18in) apart. Seed can also be sown directly into the garden in April through June.