Leek , Bleu (blue) Solaise 'French Heirloom' (Winter Leek)

Allium ampeloprasum var porrum, Strappingly Handsome Blue French Heirloom, , this winter leek is known for its excellent frost hardiness and dark blue-green leaves, which develop rich purple or violet tones in cold weather. Popular with chefs for its sweet, rich, mild flavour, it produces thick white stems (shanks) that remain in good condition in the ground for harvesting throughout winter. It is slow to mature, usually taking 110 to 160 days, and typically grows to 40–50 cm tall with a spread of 25–30 cm. Harvest Window: October/November to April/May, helping to fill the "hungry gap" when fresh garden produce is limited., Seed Count Approx - 100 avg 

  SOWING - Best suited for growing in open ground, sow direct mid spring (after frosts), sowing seeds thinly, 1cm deep, in rows 15cm apart. If you don’t have space outdoors or only want a few leeks, you can sow in modules indoors early spring then transplant outdoors later. Sow one seed per module. Gently draw up dry soil around the plants in stages as they grow, Water during long dry spells and weed regularly.