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Name: Leek Porbella F1
Brand: Mr Fothergills
SKU: 4157
Availability: InStock

Leek Porbella F1

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$5.01

Brand: Mr Fothergill’s

Leek Porbella F1

Botanical Name: Allium porrum

500 Seeds

An attractive dark leaved hybrid with hardy long stems. Plants show good tolerance to rust and are slow to bolt. The vigorous plants stand well in the ground right up until harvest. Full flavored and delicious in soups and stews – this leek is an all-round winner.

Winner of an RHS Award of Garden Merit for reliability and good performance.

Product Specifications
How To Grow	Sow 15mm (1/2in) deep. Cover with a fine layer of compost and firm gently. Keep soil moist. Seedlings appear in 10-14 days. Thin seedlings as necessary. When 10cm (4in) tall transplant into holes 15cm (6in) apart with 30cm (12in) between rows. Generous feeding promotes quick growth.
When To Plant	Autumn and Spring
Harvest	10-16 weeks
When to Sow/Plant	Spring, Autumn
Soil Type	fertile, well cultivated