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Growing Mini Leeks

What month do I sow?:
Mini Leeks sow outdoors March to July then harvest July – December for mini veg. Mature leeks can overwinter until April.

Varieties: Mini Leek ‘Armour’. A vigorous hardy variety ideal for use for mini veg.
What growing conditions do Mini leeks like?: Well cultivated and free draining soil.

Instructions:

1. Refer to your own seed packet or take these instructions as a guide only.
2. With your trowel or dibber, draw a row or line in the raised bed soil that is no more than 1.5cm, or half inch deep.
3. Sow thinly so they have enough room to establish.
4. Then keep moist.
5. Thin and water well until established.

Tips on Growing: Use the first thinnings as small spring onions, use them in salad.
Approx No of Weeks til Harvest: Mini Veg 16-20 weeks.
How to Harvest: Pull by the base of the leaves.

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