Leek Carenten 2 (Organic)
30610082R
Pack Contents: 500 Seeds
Height: 45cm
Thick tender white stems
Excellent flavour
Fast-growing
Harvest from October
Ideal for an organic garden
Enjoy warming autumn and winter harvests of thick, tender white stems with excellent flavour, ideal for soups and stews. Ready to harvest from October, organic Leek ‘Carentan 2’ is a vigorous, fast-growing variety that stands well over winter.
Sow indoors
Sow thinly into pre-watered seed trays 1cm deep with compost. Place in warmth, 10-15°C and keep moist at all times.
Plant out
When 20cm tall, plant into holes 15cm deep, then fill with water. Plant 20cm apart, in rows 30cm apart.
Sow outdoors
Sow thinly into pre-watered soil 1cm deep in rows 30cm apart in a seed bed. Keep soil moist at all times. Thin to 20cm apart.
Aftercare
To ensure long white stems, draw up soil around plants as they develop. Keep well watered and feed regularly.