Leek Seeds

🌱 The Milder Onion Choice

A delicious member of the onion family, leeks offer a mild, sophisticated flavour. While the white and light green portions are prized for their crunchy, firm texture, the tougher dark green leaves are perfect for adding depth to stocks or sautés.

• Starting Indoors: Because they are a long-season crop, start seeds indoors between February and early March. Sow 7 mm deep in a soil-less medium and maintain a temperature of 20°C for both germination and growth.

• Transplanting: Move seedlings outdoors in late spring once they reach roughly 20 cm in height. Space them 10–15 cm apart in rows 30–45 cm apart. Alternatively, you can sow seeds directly into the garden from April through June.

• Blanching & Harvest: To achieve that desirable white base, hill soil around the stems as the season progresses. Leeks typically mature in August but are remarkably hardy; they can be left in the ground well after maturity to extend your harvest season.