Leek 'Monstruoso di Carentan 2' (Allium porrum)

Italian Heirloom Leek is an annual vegetable that can grow to different sizes. Mostruoso Di Carentan can be harvested from April-September to receive the best flavours for cooking. Mostruoso Di Carentan has think white stems with blue/green leaves attached. Italian Leeks are mostly used in soups as it has a sweet flavour which also goes well in salads. Italian Heirloom leek seeds grows best in well drained soil and full access to sunlight. 

SOWING

Sow: October-February

Season: Annual  

Harvest Season:  April-September

Environment: Full Sun, Sheltered Sun

Soil Type:   Sand, Loam, Clay, Chalk

Germination Time: 14-21 days

Temperature: 15 - 25 C / 60-80F

Seeds Watering: Wetting only the soil

Plant watering: watering once per week 

Depth: press into the soil  ¼ inch deep (0.8 cm)

Plant Spacing 8-16inches (20 - 40 cm)