About Bandit leek
Bandit leeks are excellent quality and are very resistant to cold. They have blue foliage. A perfect choice for autumn growing. Transplant to the garden in May or June.
Growing tips for the Bandit leek
Our leek bandit seeds are certified organic.
We use natural, eco-friendly methods to grow our plants, without pesticides, herbicides, or chemical fertilizers. By choosing our organic leek bandit seeds, you support a responsible, nature-friendly approach.
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Leek growing conditions
Leeks are frost-resistant. Winter cultivars survive easily in the garden in most regions.
Unlike onion and garlic, leek is not very sensitive to photoperiod because it does not produce
bulb. Its cultivation is relatively easy apart from the leek moth whose larvae parasitize the plants
From June to September. Leeks thrive in soils rich in organic matter, loose, deep, and fresh. They require mature compost. To grow them, add 1 t of mature compost per 100 m2. The optimal pH for growing them is between 6 and 7.5.
Leek crop rotation
Leeks are grown in the second year of rotation with plants that require mature compost. You should wait at least four years before growing another lily in the same location.
Companion planting of leeks
Since leeks must be hilled to obtain a long white stem, sufficient space must be ensured for this, which is not possible if the plants are too close together. Leeks grow well alongside lettuce, chicory, celery, celeriac, spinach, beetroot, and brassicas. Avoid planting leeks with Fabaceae, which react poorly to their presence.
— These valuable tips were written by Yves Gagnon, in the book The ecological cultivation of vegetable plants , Colloidal Editions.
Deep seed tray
Ideal for seedlings without transplanting, such as onions and leeks.
Measures: 8.75" x 5.875" x 3"
