Northern Seeds
Leek, Bleu de Solaise
Leek, Bleu de Solaise
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At a glance
Allium ampeloprasum (Porrum Group)
- Light Full sun
- Life cycle Annual
- Difficulty Moderate
- Sowing depth ¼"
- Method Start indoors
- Packet About 150 seeds
- Organic Certified organic by Québec Vrai
- When to sow Indoors, 10–12 weeks before last frost
About this variety
A french heirloom winter leek. Very hardy, it can overwinter in the ground for an early spring treat. The stock is rather short, but very thick and well blanched. Excellent for soups, quiches or gratin.
+/- 150 seeds
Certified organic by Quebec Vrai
Growing notes
Start seeds very early (in February to April depending on your dedication). Transplant leek in May and nurture the plants in the following weeks: be sure to weed and water as needed until the plants size up a bit. You can harvest as of September, but leeks tend to bulk up the most in the last few weeks before hard frosts, so it is worth the wait.
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Shipping and Order Fulfillment
We ship throughout Canada: lettermail from $3.50 (free from $35), or tracked Canada Post Expedited Parcel, priced at checkout.
Or pick up your order at the farm in Farrellton, QC.
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