Root Amaryllidaceae

Leek

Allium ampeloprasum

A hardy relative of the onion, grown for its thick white stem. Excellent winter harvest.

Leek
Time to Harvest 110 days
Characteristics
Root Crop Winter Crop

Growth Lifecycle

Sowing Day 0
Sprout 7-14d
Harvest 90-110d

Care Instructions

Sunlight & Climate

Requires Full Sun.

13°C - 24°C Frost Risk: Low
Watering

Regular (Moderate amount).

Adjust watering based on Melbourne's unpredictable rainfall.
Planting Specs
  • Spacing 30 cm
  • Sowing Depth 1 cm
  • Sprout Time 7-14 d
Nutrition Plan

Requires Every 4 Weeks feeding.

Preferred NPK: 5-5-5

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