Tall growing autumn leek Philomene has long and reasonably thick stems. Erect leaf arrangement, mid to late season growth. Rarely develops bulbs, readily cleaned, high yielding. Pleasant, aromatic and well balanced flavour.
Characteristics
Type: automn leeks
Cultivation
Raise in seed bed: early leeks: from mid of January for planting out in March
autumn leeks: February till March for planting out from May till June
winter leeks: April till beginning of May for planting out from beginning of July till beginning of August
Sowing depth: 2-3 cmSeed germination temperature: 16-18 °CPlanting distance: 30-40 x 8-15 cmOptimal amount of plants: early leeks till 25 plants/m²
autumn/winter leeks 12-16 plants/m²
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Origin
Multiplier: Gärtnerei Piluweri, Gärtnerei WittBreeder: C. HenatschCerifications: Demeter, Naturland
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