Leek Vegetable Seeds - Bulgarian Giant | 250 Seeds in Pictorial Packet With Growing Instructions | Always Dispatched Next Business Day

250 'Bulgarian Giant' Leek Seeds
in pictorial packet with growing instructions

DESCRIPTION
A popular, fast maturing variety of the highest quality with light green leaves and great flavour
Delivers a sweet, dense tasting harvest
One of the longest stemmed varieties available
Leek is extremely hardy, forgiving and can be planted as soon as the soil can be worked

GROWING TIPS
Sow sparingly directly in drills in early-mid spring, the aim to produce pencil thick plants of around 8” tall for transplant to their final position.
Can be planted in trays under cover and transplanted for an earlier crop
When pencil size (around Jun/Jul) lift carefully and remove the top third of the foliage and 1/3 of the roots
Transplant in pre-made holes of 4-6" deep, 8" between plants in a sunny position with rotted organic matter incorporated
When transplanting carefully poor water into the hole to wash soil around the roots, then leave and earth up as they grow to blanche the stems. (Do not get soil between the leaves)
Harvest alternate plants when large enough for use

📦 NEXT BUSINESS DAY DISPATCH 📦

Please note that Royal Mail is now delivering 2nd class post every other weekday (M-F), rather than every day as before.  As a result, delivery times are now typically longer.  We will continue to dispatch your order promptly, but please allow a little extra time for it to arrive due to these Royal Mail changes that are out of our control.

Please note: Once seeds have been dispatched, we cannot be held responsible for the results of your growing experience. Germination and plant performance depend on many factors outside our control, including weather, soil conditions, watering, and care. ALL our seeds are sourced from trusted UK suppliers and are batch-tested to ensure high quality and good germination rates.  Seed counts provided in each listing are approximate; actual quantities may vary slightly due to natural differences in seed size and batch yields. By purchasing, you acknowledge that growing results may vary and accept the terms above.