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Solaise Blue Leek - Organic

"A robust winter leek with elegant blue foliage, a staple in kitchen gardens."

$4.49

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The Solaise Blue Leek is an old European variety, traditionally grown to survive the winter in the vegetable garden. Its bluish to dark green leaves, sometimes tinged with purplish hues in the cold, stand upright in a tight fan shape and immediately give an impression of sturdiness in the garden. In a productive area, it is a reassuring presence: while other crops perish with the first frosts, it remains firmly in place, faithfully at its post.

In a garden in harmony with the seasons, this winter leek offers remarkable consistency . Sown in spring, it establishes itself gradually, developing a thick, fleshy stem, and then strengthens as the nights grow cooler. It tolerates cold well and allows for late harvests, often after most leafy vegetables have left the garden. It's a companion plant for those who enjoy extending the daily pleasure of picking their own vegetables directly from the garden, even in the heart of autumn and early winter.

  • Growing climate: Cool season
  • Sowing difficulty level: Medium
  • Care required: Regular
  • Growth: Slow growth

Annotation: Winter leek variety adapted to cool climates, requiring a long growing season and well-prepared soil.

The Solaise Blue Leek is used in cooking like other winter leeks. The white stalk and the base of the leaves are the main parts harvested; these tender and flavorful pieces are used in many preparations: broths, soups, vegetable stir-fries, savory tarts, gratins, leek fondues, and more. Its winter leek character makes it an excellent choice for simmered dishes and comforting recipes during the colder months.

Leeks can be stored in a cellar, silo, sand bin, or refrigerator after the autumn harvest to extend their shelf life. They can also be sliced ​​and lightly blanched before freezing to enjoy them for longer in cooking.

Solaise Blue Leek - Organic

$4.49

$4.49

écoumene seeding advice

Seeding type

Indoor seeding

Germination time

7-20 days

Germination temperature

21° to 27° Celsius

Sowing depth

Sow seeds at a depth of 1 cm

Transplantation

Easy transplantation

Technical

Seeding in clusters

Growing conditions

Number of days to maturity

Harvest at ± 110 days

Hardiness zone

Zone-3b

Distance between plants

10 cm

Distance between rows

30 cm

Optimal brightness

Sun plant that tolerates light shade

Soil texture

Loose (silty) soil

Soil moisture

Cool, well-drained soil

Soil fertility

Plant demanding in bacteria-dominant compost

optimal soil pH

Slightly alkaline pH

Average plant height

20 cm

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