Organic Leek - Winter Giant 2

Leek 'Winter Giant 2'

Latin name: Allium porrum L.

Leek 'Gigante de Inverno 2' is a large, cold-hardy variety that produces strong, long white stems with a mild, sweet onion flavor. It is ideal for autumn and winter harvests and does well in colder climates. Perfect for soups, stews, baking and salads.

Cultivation information:

• Packaging: 1 g seeds
• Sowing time: February–April (pre-cultivation) or April–June (direct sowing)
• Planting out: May–July
• Harvest time: September–March
• Sowing depth: 1 cm
• Plant distance: 10–15 cm
• Row spacing: 30–40 cm
• Height: 40–60 cm
• Location: Sunny
• Soil type: Nutritious, well-drained and moisture-retaining soil
• Watering: Regular, keep the soil evenly moist

Cultivation tips:

• Cupping the soil around the stem produces longer and whiter shoots.
• Withstands frost and can overwinter outdoors in mild climates.
• Harvest when needed and store cool for longer shelf life.

Use: Perfect for soups, gratins, wok and oven baking.

Leek 'Gigante de Inverno 2' is a robust and easy-to-grow variety that provides a long and abundant harvest period. It is excellent for winter harvesting thanks to its high cold tolerance.