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Upton Leek
General Description:
Sowing Instructions:
This variety is specifically bred to combine essential qualities including vigorous, uniform cropping and high quality produce. This autumn harvesting variety also has a very high tolerance to rust. Well worth the extra money!
Sow 3mm (1/8in) deep in good seed sowing compost in March. Germination takes 10-14 days at 13-15C (55-60F).
Growing Instructions:
When large enough to handle, transplant the seedlings to boxes and when well grown gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions and plant out in late May or early June. Plant 15x38cm (6x15in) apart, making 10-15cm (4-6in) deep holes. Drop the seedling into the hole and fill the hole with water NOT SOIL.
Aftercare Instructions:
Earth up the stems as growth develops and harvest in late autumn and through the winter.