Leek Verde Seeds - Apnaugao
Leek Verde Seeds - Apnaugao
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Heirloom Leek Verde Seeds – Mild, Sweet & Easy to Grow

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Seeds quantity may vary — could be more or less than stated. Open carefully to avoid losing seeds. Store away from direct sunlight and moisture until ready to plant.
Deep Planting Blanching Tip
Plant transplants deep into dibber holes without backfilling for maximum blanched shank length. Best in Pakistan’s northern hills where cool winters allow the long growing season.

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Leek Verde Seeds - Apnaugao

Heirloom Leek Verde Seeds – Mild, Sweet & Easy to Grow

Regular price Rs.250.00
Sale price Rs.250.00 Regular price Rs.300.00
Unit price

Heirloom Leek Verde Seeds – Mild, Sweet & Easy to Grow

Grow Heirloom Leek Verde — a mild, sweet-flavoured leek variety with a characteristic green tinge to the shanks. All the uses of standard leeks — soups, braises, and refined vegetable dishes — with a slightly more vibrant appearance. A premium heirloom leek for Pakistan’s northern hill kitchen gardens.

Features

Planting SeasonWinter,Spring
Plant Life CycleAnnual
Growth HabitUpright
Bloom SeasonWinter, Spring
Cultivar TypeHeirloom
Plant characteristicsDisease resistant,Edible
Growing ConditionsCold Tolerant, Outdoor, Frost Hardy
Climatic ZoneSub-Humid, Highland
Harvest AdvantagesHigh Yield, Long Storage
Planting in PlainsAugust–October
Planting on HillsidesMarch–May

Start indoors 8—10 weeks early. Space 4—6 inches. Plant deep for blanching. 100–130 day season.

Planting SeasonWinter,Spring
Sowing MethodStart Indoors
Light RequirementFull sun
Planting Depth1/4 Inch (6 mm) indoors; transplant deep to blanch
Plant Spacing4—6 Inches (10—15 cm) in rows 12 inches apart
Water RequirementModerate
Flavour Profile Savory, Sweet, Bland
Days to Maturity100–130 Days from transplant to full harvest
Plant Height18—24 Inches (45—60 cm)

How To Grow

Start Leek Verde seeds indoors 8—10 weeks before transplanting, sowing 1/4 inch deep. Germination in 10—14 days at 10—20°C. Transplant when pencil-thick, spacing 4—6 inches apart. Plant deep to blanch shanks. Leek Verde has a greener appearance than standard leeks and a mild, sweet flavour. A versatile cool-season crop.