Lancelot Leek Plants – Certified Organic

Description

Lancelot Leeks Certified Organic Onion Plants

This dependable leek variety produces long white shafts with dark green foliage. Harvest in late summer or early fall, and can be overwintered in warm climates. Excellent flavor to complement any soup or roasted vegetable combination.

• LEEK DETAILS:
  • Sturdy white shafts with dark green leaves
  • Days to maturity from transplant: 90 days
  • Suitable for early fall harvest in colder climates or overwintering in warmer climates.
  • Easy to clean & versatile in the kitchen.
  • For longer blanched shafts, hill plants as they develop.
  • A great addition to late summer & early fall dishes.

• PLANT INFORMATION: Our Certified Organic Onion & Leek Plants are greenhouse-grown on small, family farms in Wisconsin. These live seedlings arrive in a container with soil, hardened off, and ready to plant. Our local organic onion growers prefer these onion starts because they are easy to grow with high yields.
• SHIPPING INFORMATION: All Plants ship in April ONLY. Upon checkout, choose the April ship window that works best for you. Please note that ship dates may shift slightly due to Mother Nature. Plants may be cared for indoors until planting time, if needed.
• REGIONAL ONION PLANTING: Our onions are well-adapted for mid-northern states, latitude range 35-45°. If your region requires earlier planting, consider our Naturally-Grown Onion Sets that begin shipping early March. If you require onion sets/plants earlier than March, we recommend finding a source closer to your region. For more information, see our Keene Garlic Seasonal Order Shipping Guide.

Basic Leek Growing Info

Sun Requirement: Leeks require full sun – the more the better! Therefore, avoid planting leeks next to crops that might shade your leeks.

Soil Fertility: Leeks prefer rich soil with plenty of moisture. Adding compost or a balanced organic fertilizer is essential for growing healthy leeks, especially if your soil fertility is low. For the best growth and yield, leeks need fertilizer at planting time and additional side dressing. Our Keene Garlic Fertilizer is great for all alliums!

Planting: Leeks grow best when transplanted into 6″ deep trenches with only 2-3″ of the plant above the soil. Plant your leeks up to 4 to 6 weeks before the last estimated spring frost.

***For detailed instructions on how to grow onions & leeks from planting to fertilizing, all the way to harvest/storage, see this post on our blog:

Keene Garlic Planting Guide

Onion, Shallot & Leek Transplants ship Mid-April ONLY.

***For more information about the shipping of our products, see the Keene Garlic Seasonal Order Shipping Guide.

 

 

*It is the purchaser’s responsibility to assure items selected will grow in their USDA hardiness zone and to choose appropriate ship dates. Local Extension offices are great resources for gardening information specific to each region and are highly recommended.

 

ABOUT US: Keene Garlic works closely with small organic farmers who have been growing for generations to produce top notch products for your garden or homestead. We personally have had continued success with these high-quality spring products for years and are delighted to share our favorites with you. When you purchase from Keene Garlic you are supporting small organic family farms, and you are making a difference!