Leek Seeds

Leek Seeds Botanical name: Allium porrum Family: Amaryllidaceae Hs Code: 1209910000 Application: vegetable seeds for planting Quality: 98% min. Germination: 80% min. Origin: Egypt - Leek, (Allium porrum), is a hardy biennial plant of the amaryllis family (Amaryllidaceae), and is grown as a vegetable. The leek is an ancient crop and is native to eastern Mediterranean lands and the Middle East. The plant is related to the onion and has a mild, sweet, onion-like flavor. Leek stalks are widely used in European soups and stews, especially as a complement to potatoes, and can be cooked whole as a vegetable. - Leeks are easy to grow from seed and tolerate standing in the field for an extended harvest, which takes place up to 6 months from planting. The soil in which it is grown has to be loose and drained well; leeks can be grown in the same regions where onions can be grown. Leeks usually reach maturity in autumn. Leeks can be bunched and harvested early when they are about the size of a finger or pencil, or they can be thinned and allowed to grow to a much larger mature size. Hilling leeks can produce better specimens. For more info about EIC and our products call us now