Leek Below Zero is a British bred leek that combines the vigour of an F1 Hybrid with extreme cold tolerance to produce superb quality leeks that can withstand the harshest of weathers. Below Zero produces pure white stems with dark leaves that stand well over a long period without bolting. This variety has good rust resistance with extreme cold resistance.

An excellent long-standing leek with incredible cold tolerance and rust resistance. An ideal variety for anyone growing in exposed areas or northern climates.

Sow leek seed more densely in either the garden or a patio container and use the thinnings for ‘baby’ leeks – they’re delicious and extend your cropping season!

Not only is the leek a well-known and very tasty winter vegetable, but its root system has the added advantage of improving heavy soils.

Leek Below Zero Information

Seed Quantity:	Approx 50 seeds per pack.
Site:	Any reasonable soil, add humus if starved of nutrients. Sunny position. Well-prepared seedbed.
When to Sow:	Indoors: Jan - Feb. Outdoors: Mar-Apr
How to Sow:	January to February under glass or March to April outdoors. Early sowings can be made under glass at 14C . Sow the seed into pots or trays and cover the seed with a sprinkling of compost or vermiculite. For Outdoor sowings , sow the seed thinly, 1.5cm (1/2in) deep in drills 30cm (12in) apart in soil which has been raked to a fine tilth. Water ground regularly, especially during dry periods. Once early sowings have germinated transplant into individual pots and grow on under glass until April before moving to a cold frame to harden off before planting out at 25-30cm (10-12in) apart in the row and 45cm (18in) between rows. Outdoor sowings once large enough to handle, carefully lift plants and transplant to the same spacings as above using a trowel or dibber, and water in.
Care:	Keep watered during dry weather. Earth up the stems during the growing season to increase the length of the blanched stem. For larger leeks for kitchen or exhibition, increase the spacing to 30-45cm (12-18in) between the plants.
Harvest:	November to February.

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Leek Seeds

Leek Below Zero F1 Seeds