Agriculture Reference
In-Depth Information
Leeks:
Thisisamostpopularvegetable, idealforstewsandcasseroles. Theleekisamemberofthe
onion family, but without the bulb and has a gentler, sweeter taste.
Planting:
Nutritional demands are the same as for onions. Seeds should be planted in a shallow trench
indoors, a full 12 weeks before the last frost, and the seedlings thinned out and planted 9 to
the square in your SFG.
Plant by making a hole in your soil about 2-3 inches deep and place your seedling down
into the hole. Fill and press the soil lightly around it. As it grows earth-up the soil as this
will produce a longer white stem for consumption. Alternatively allow the leek to grow up
through a cardboard tube 4 inches tall specially placed over it for the occasion - this will
have the same effect as earthing-up the soil.
Plant Care:
