Leek - Oarsman Seeds

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F1 Hybrids are crossed varieties that are exceptionally vigorous and longer lasting
Varieties that, in our selector's opinion, have exceptional flavour

A variety giving significant advances in quality.

The early, pure white, long stems with no bulbing, are uniform and quick to bulk up.

Plants give mid-season maturity with good standing ability and show good tolerance to rust and bolting.

Harvest November to March.

Quantity 50 Seeds
Catalogue Code 1020-2525

Growing Calendar for Leek - Oarsman Seeds

Sow Indoors

Sow Outdoors

Plant Outdoors

Harvest

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On 16/10/2011 ALAN SAUNDERS wrote:

Rating:5

the most outstanding leeks i have ever grown lovely white shanks and good flavour

On 22/07/2010 Elle Roberts wrote:

Rating:5

Thanks John.I am a newby and remember my father growing mussellbrough so that was my first choice but I shall now grow those And oarsman. Thanks, Elle

On 17/04/2010 John Geldard wrote:

Rating:5

I am a long standing customer and have never been disappointed. The oarsman leeks are superb with lush growth and a reliable heavy crop. They are the best leeks that I have ever grown in nearly 50 years of vegetable growing and definitely value for money.

Early pure white long stems.

Sow Indoors: January-February under glass.

Sow Outdoors: March-April thinly into pre watered soil ½in (1cm) deep in rows 6in (15cm) apart in seed bed. Keep soil moist at all times.

Plant Out: April transplant when 8in (20cm) high into holes 6in (15cm) deep fill with water.Only when plants are well establised start blanching by earthing up.

Harvest: November-March.

Liquid feed during summer.

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