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Leek Swiss Giant Zermatt Seeds Average Seeds 250
A dual-purpose leek, for baby or full-size harvest. Pulled young it makes a good milder alternative to spring onions! Sow thinly, 1.25cm (½") deep in drills 23cm (9") apart on an outdoor seed bed March-April. When seedlings are 20cm (8") high, transplant after watering the seed bed. Using a dibber, make holes 12.5-15cm (5-6") deep and 23-30cm (9-12") apart each way. Place a plant in each hole and fill with water to settle roots. Water frequently and gradually earth up plants, continuing until October. Grow leeks of exhibition quality by sowing under glass in February. Harvest September-March. HEALTH BENEFITS: Anti-bacterial and fungal. High in potassium, folic acid and vitamins A & C. COOKING HINTS: A traditional ingredient in soups and stews or as a boiled vegetable, but also try thinly sliced in stir-fries.