Growing Leeks

Leeks are easy to grow but they do require sowing in pots and then transplanting into the ground. Leeks tend to be in the ground for at least 5 months but they are worth the wait to harvest in the winter through to the spring. They are hardy and as such can survive winter weather and are generally not troubled too much by pests and diseases.

How to Sow Leeks

When to Sow: March and April
Where to Sow: In pots or modules in the mini greenhouse or plant direct into the soil in April.

There are 3 types of Leek Varieties:

  • Early – Harvest September, October & November,
  • Mid Season – Harvest December, January and February and
  • Late Season – Harvest February, March and April

Varieties Names:

  • Early Season: King Richard, The Lyon, Hannibal, Pandora, Splendid.
  • Mid Season: Musselburgh, Argenta, Goliath.
  • Late Season: Bandit, Atlanta, Siegfried, St Victor.

You will need:

  • Pots, modules or root trainers,
  • Multi-Purpose compost,
  • Watering Can,
  • Plant Label,
  • Packet of Leek Seeds

Sowing Instructions:

  1. Fill your pots, modules or root-trainers with multi-purpose compost,
  2. Lightly water the soil and sow 2 to 3 seeds per pot or module,
  3. Cover with a sprinkling of compost and water well,
  4. Add a plant label with sowing date and variety,
  5. Put tray of pots in the mini greenhouse.

When do I plant out into raised beds? June to July.

Please see my other guide on How to Plant Out Leeks into Raised Beds for more information.

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