Growing guide · Vegetable garden and berries

Leek

Allium porrum

A long-season allium; earthed up for a long white shank.

Key figures

Item	Value	Source
Sowing depth	about 1.5 cm	^[1]
Temperature	seedlings above 10 °C (50 °F)	^[1]
Seed rate / spacing	thin to 15–20 cm, rows 30 cm	^[1]
Time to harvest	baby leeks a couple of months, full-size up to six months	^[1]

The full guide (care, pests, beginner and professional tips) is currently in Finnish. The figures above are the same and come from the sources below.

These are general guidelines. Always check the variety, seed packet or fertiliser instructions and current regulations.