Leek 'Blue Solaise'
Leek 'Blue Solaise' is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Heirloom, gourmet French leek variety with deep blue-green leaves that have a purple tinge in cool weather. This variety is considered very ornamental and can be used in flower gardens. The large stalks have a sweet mild flavour. Leeks are delicious vegetables, the white shaft plus 10-15 cm of the green leaves are eaten. Days to harvest: 100 - 120
Product: Leek 'Blue Solaise'
Product type: SEED (100)
Botanical name: Allium ampeloprasum var. porrum
Heirloom, gourmet French leek variety with deep blue-green leaves that have a purple tinge in cool weather. Large stalks with a sweet mild flavour. Leeks are delicious vegetables, the white shaft plus 10-15 cm of the green leaves are eaten. Leeks are hardy and pest resistant but require a long growing season.
Plant type: Cool season annual to 45 cm high
Sow when: Germinate best at 13 - 24°C
Cool: August - September
Temperate: May - February
Subtropical: March - August
Tropical: Unlikely to do well
Germination: 7 - 10 days; it takes 8 - 10 weeks for seeds sown in trays to be ready to transplant
Depth: 1 - 2 cm deep
Position: Full sun to partial shade
Sow where: Sow direct or into a seedling tray
Soil type: Fertile, well drained, 6.5 - 7.5 pH; avoid fresh manure
Rows: 30 cm apart
Details: To transplant, plant seedlings in holes 10 cm deep
Harvest: 100 - 120 days
100 seeds per packet
Allium ampeloprasum var. porrum
Cool season annual to 45 cm high
Leek 'Blue Solaise'
Heirloom, gourmet French leek variety with deep blue-green leaves that have a purple tinge in cool weather. This variety is considered very ornamental and can be used in flower gardens. The large stalks have a sweet mild flavour. Leeks are delicious vegetables, the white shaft plus 10-15 cm of the green leaves are eaten. Days to harvest: 100 - 120