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Leeks (Allium ampeloprasum)

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Onion family (Allioideae)


Leeks

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Wormwood, Celery, Radish, Peppermint
glyphicon <%# Eval("Title") %> Early start: from beginning of March to beginning of May
glyphicon <%# Eval("Title") %> Seeding: from April to beginning of August
glyphicon <%# Eval("Title") %> Planting: If started early: 4 weeks after early start, if bought: from end of May to beginning of July
glyphicon <%# Eval("Title") %> Distance: 30.0 cm x 10.0 – 15.00 cm
glyphicon <%# Eval("Title") %> Height: 30 – 80 cm
glyphicon <%# Eval("Title") %> Harvest: If started early: 28 weeks after early start, if sown: 28 weeks after seeding, if planted: 24 weeks after planting. Not before September and not after December
glyphicon <%# Eval("Title") %> glyphicon <%# Eval("Title") %> Habitat: sunny, partial shade
glyphicon <%# Eval("Title") %> Good Neighbours: Artichokes, Black salsify, Carrots, Celery, Garlic, Parsley, Strawberries, Tomatoes
glyphicon <%# Eval("Title") %> Bad Neighbours: Broad beans, Bush beans, Onions, Peas, Runner beans, Spring onions, Turnips
glyphicon <%# Eval("Title") %> If winter-hardy varieties are planted in late summer, then specially thick stems can be expected in the following year.
glyphicon <%# Eval("Title") %> Your need: One person consumes an average of 1.2 kg a year.
Require a lot of nutrients
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Leek is available in many varieties with varying times of harvest. If you choose the right sort, it can even be harvested in the middle of winter. Frost-hardy varieties of leek include the bluegreen winter Tadorna.

 

They need a sunny to partially shaded location with good, loose garden soil.

 

They are propagated by dividing bulbs in spring or autumn or by using seeds.

 

Artichokes, Black salsify, Carrots, Celery, Garlic, Parsley, Strawberries, Tomatoes

 

Broad beans, Bush beans, Onions, Peas, Runner beans, Spring onions, Turnips

 

Plants that are well suited for next year cultivation:

Beetroot, Broad beans, Bush beans, Cauliflower, Celery, Chard, Kale, Kohlrabi, Radish, Runner beans, Sweet corn, White cabbage

 

The following plants should not be planted in the following years:

How many years: Not to plant:
2 – 3 year(s) Leeks

 

Earth up the soil around winter-hardy varieties and cover with foliage or fleece.

 

Regularly fertilise (wood ash, nettle and comfrey feed) water well but not into the stems.
Tip:
The plants only form long white stems if the shoots are protected from light, so you should frequently earth up the plants.

 

Pests: Leek moth, onion leaf miner, onion flies
Preventative measures: Suitable for companion planting with carrots, cucumbers and salad.

 

Leek can be harvested by cutting off the required amount of stems
or
by lifting and removing entire leek stems.

In the first case, under suitable conditions, the leek will again grow new shoots, just a little slimmer.

In the second case, after the leek stems have been lifted upwards, they should be left to rest for a few hours. They will lose nitrite during this time and then (in the afternoon is best) pull them completely out of the soil.

Leek varieties which are suitable as winter vegetables can be harvested just as required in the cold time of year, ideally on frost-free days.
Tip:
As soon as flowering starts in spring, the stems become inedible.

 

Leek can be kept for up to four weeks in a cool dark place.
In winter leek can also be stored in the vegetable bed.

 

Leek is easy to prepare. It can be used as greens for soup.
It can be eaten cold or hot. It goes well with ham and bacon.
Leek contains the minerals calcium, potassium, magnesium and vitamins including C and K.

 

One person consumes an average of 1.2 kg a year.
Der Pro Kopf Porree Verbrauch liegt bei etwa 1,2 Kilo jährlich. Quellen: BLE; BMELV; DESTATIS; LfL Stand: 14.03.2013.



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