Leeks Seeds

Kilima Leeks Seeds
70 days to harvest. Very early leek, but not recommended for over wintering.
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How to Grow Leeks

Start long-season leeks indoors in late winter. Sow seeds in flats, and when the seedlings are about 2 inches tall, transplant them into individual growing cells. Fertilize once every 2 weeks with fish emulsion. Remove the leek seedlings from the growing flat, and gently tease the roots apart with your fingers, then trim the roots to about 2 inches. Use a hoe to dig a trench about 8 inches deep. Set the leeks in the trench, spacing them about 6 inches apart. Fill the trench with soil and press it firmly but gently in place. Mulch the plantings with grass clippings. Leek and potato soup on a chilly day is a great reason to grow these in the garden. They are easy on the digestive system and are frost hardy.

Sowing
Seed Depth: ¼" (6mm)
Germination soil temperature: 75º F (24ºC)
Days to Germination: 5-7
Sow indoors: 4 weeks before last frost.
Sow outdoors: Not recommended
Growing
pH range: 6.0-7.5
Growing soil temperature: 60º F (16ºC)
Spacing in beds : 6" in rows, 3 rows to a bed.
Watering: Moderate.
Light: Full sun gives best yields, but tolerates partial shade.
Nutrient requirements: N= moderate, P=moderate, K=moderate
Rotation considerations: Avoid following onions, shallots, garlic and chives.
Good Companions: Bush bean, beet, carrot, celery, garlic, onion, parsley and tomato.
Bad Companions: Other beans, peas.