Vegetable

• Crops in : October to February

Description

An outstanding garden leek variety for harvesting between October and February. Leek Porbella produced sturdy plants with pure white, thick stems and dark green leaves show good rust resistance and have excellent winter hardiness.

Sowing Instructions

Sow seeds mid March to late April. Sow seeds thinly, 1cm (½in) deep in drills 30cm (12in) apart in soil which has been raked to a fine tilth. Water ground regularly, especially during dry periods.

Growing Instructions

Carefully lift when plants are large enough to handle and transplant to 23-25cm (9-10in) apart in the row and 45cm (18in) between rows, using a trowel or dibber, and water in.

Aftercare

Keep watered during dry weather. Earth up the stems during the growing season to increase the length of blanched stem.

Nutritional Information

Leeks are high in folic acid, potassium, and Vitamins A and C. They contain sulphur-rich compounds which have been shown to thin the blood, reducing the risk of heart attacks and strokes.