Lambley Gardens & Nursery, 395 Lesters Road,  Ascot,  Victoria 3364
Phone +61 (03) 5343 4303,  Fax +61 (03) 5343 4257

Leek ‘Tadorna’ (Organic)

Leek ‘Tadorna’ (Organic)

Organic Seed

Tadorna is an excellent leek for a late autumn early winter crop. It has a good long white shaft and dark blue-green leaves. Vigorous grower which can be harvested from mid-autumn until winter’s end.

 

 

When to sow: October and early November
Where to sow: Direct into seed bed for transplanting
Depth to sow: 1/2cm
Aspect:  Full sun or as sunny a spot as possible.
Soil:  Prepared, well drained, fertilised soil. Add   lime if soil is too acid.
Spacing: Between plants 15cm Between rows 50-60cm

 

Directions: Direct sow into drills during October and early November. Transplant when seedlings are as thick as a pencil. Make a hole 15cm deep with a dibbler and drop the seedling into it. Water in but don’t press the soil down.

This plant is not in our current range and is provided here for customer information only.