leek 'Lyon'
leek or Allium porrum 'Lyon'
- approx 100 seeds
- £2.54 £2.99
- In stock (shipped within 2-3 working days)
Delivery options
- Seed Packets (only) £2.99
- Position: full sun
- Soil: humus-rich, moisture retentive soil
- Rate of growth: average to fast
- Hardiness: hardy annual
A leek with long, thick stems and delicious flavour, ‘Lyon’, introduced in the 1880s is a favourite on the show bench and in the kitchen. If showing, this variety will need an early start (January) otherwise, start sowing from March onwards, it’s very cold hardy and remains in good condition in the garden for months.
Grow leeks in firm, fertile soil in full sun. Water in well and keep weed-free. Feed with a high-nitrogen fertiliser during the growing season. Harvest from autumn onwards when stems are thick enough to use, lifting with a fork to avoid damage.
Sow direct into shallow drills in a well-prepared seedbed in spring, and thin seedlings to 1cm apart. When seedlings are about pencil thickness, transplant to their final growing place, leaving 15cm (6in) between plants.
For the longest white stems, dib a hole for each plant 15cm (6in) deep and drop the seedling in before filling the hole with water. To make the white shanks as long as possible, heap soil up around the stems of the plants as they grow.
For the longest white stems, dib a hole for each plant 15cm (6in) deep and drop the seedling in before filling the hole with water. To make the white shanks as long as possible, heap soil up around the stems of the plants as they grow.
- Pets: TOXIC if eaten
