Eden Seeds Select Organic Leek Carentan

Australian Certified Organic.

Ancient vegetable high in minerals and vitamin C.

Old European variety.

Eat in salads, stews and soups.

Large thick white stems 20cm x 5cm, dark green leaves, very productive.

Old European variety. 95-110 days. Harvest from 2cm thick.

Packet (200-220 seeds approximate)

Leek: Allium ampeloprasum var. porrum

Originating from the Middle East and cultivated in Europe since pre-historic times. Richer than onions in vitamin C, sulphur, potassium and calcium. Eat in salads, stews, quiche and soups. Likes deep, rich soil. Stems are hilled with soil to blanch. Start harvesting at 2cm thick, stores well in fridge. Sow spring to autumn in cooler areas. Autumn to Spring in warmer areas. (We cannot send to Tasmania)

350-450 seeds per gram

Organic, Non-Hybrid, Old Traditional, Open pollinated Varieties