Allium porrum
- Leek 'Autora' is a non-bulbing variety of leek which is rust resistant & holds well in the ground, with a mild, delicious flavour
- Soil type: Well cultivated, fertile soil
- Sow indoors: January - February
- Sow outdoors: March - April
- Plant out: May - July
- Harvest: October - December
- Pack of 30 seeds
Leek Autora is known for its mild flavour and non-bulbing nature, making it a great choice for soups, stews, and other dishes as well as a delicious and nutritious addition to any vegetable garden.
These leeks are also rust-resistant and hold well in the ground, providing a reliable crop for autumn and early winter. Leek Autora is an excellent source of vitamin C, iron, and folate, making it a nutritious addition to any meal.
With their mild flavour and long growing season, Leek Autora is a must-have for any vegetable garden.
Sowing instructions:
Sow indoors 0.5cm deep, in a tray of compost. Water well and place in a cold frame or unheated greenhouse. Keep moist. Transplant 5cm (2") apart to other trays when large enough to handle.
Gradually accustom young plants to outside conditions (avoid frosts), before planting out.
Sow outdoors thinly in a seed bed, 1.5cm deep directly into finely prepared soil which has already been watered. Seedlings usually appear in 14-21 days. Water well until plants are established.
Transplant 15cm (6") apart into 15cm (6") deep holes made with a dibber. Allow 30cm between rows.
Water seedlings, but do not fill holes with soil. As plants grow, draw up soil onto them to improve length of blanch (white stem).
Apply high nitrogen fertiliser to your leek bed just prior to planting them out in summer to help them through a long growing season.
