{"product_id":"allium-porrum-leek-october-seeds","title":"Autumn Leek October - 400 seeds (Allium porrum)","description":"\u003ch1 data-start=\"98\" data-end=\"147\"\u003eAutumn Leek 'October' – Seeds (Allium porrum)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"367\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"174\"\u003eAutumn Leek 'October'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a hardy, slow-growing variety ideal for autumn and winter harvests. Producing long, thick, pale stems with mild, sweet flavor, it is perfect for soups, stews, quiches, and braised dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"369\" data-end=\"509\"\u003eReliable and robust, this variety tolerates frost well, making it a staple for late-season vegetable gardens, raised beds, and allotments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"511\" data-end=\"514\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"516\" data-end=\"533\"\u003eHow to Grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"858\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"571\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"536\" data-end=\"571\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"536\" data-end=\"552\"\u003eSow indoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e February – March\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"572\" data-end=\"611\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"611\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"598\"\u003eTransplant outdoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e May – June\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"612\" data-end=\"633\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"633\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"624\"\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–2 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"634\" data-end=\"695\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"695\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"648\"\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–20 cm between plants, rows 30–40 cm apart\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"739\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"698\" data-end=\"739\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"698\" data-end=\"711\"\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"740\" data-end=\"804\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"742\" data-end=\"804\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"742\" data-end=\"751\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, fertile, well-drained, enriched with compost\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"805\" data-end=\"858\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"807\" data-end=\"858\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"807\" data-end=\"820\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep soil moist, avoid waterlogging\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"860\" data-end=\"863\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"883\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"1155\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"936\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"886\" data-end=\"936\"\u003eHardy leek variety for autumn and winter harvest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"937\" data-end=\"988\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"939\" data-end=\"988\"\u003eLong, thick, pale stems with mild, sweet flavor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"989\" data-end=\"1048\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"991\" data-end=\"1048\"\u003eExcellent for soups, stews, quiches, and braised dishes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1049\" data-end=\"1096\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1051\" data-end=\"1096\"\u003eFrost-tolerant and reliable in cold weather\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1155\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1155\"\u003eSuitable for home gardens, raised beds, and allotments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1160\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1175\"\u003eHarvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1317\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1221\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1221\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1200\"\u003eHarvesting period:\u003c\/strong\u003e October – February\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1317\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1317\"\u003ePull leeks when stems are thick and firm; can overwinter in the ground with light mulching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1319\" data-end=\"1322\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1324\" data-end=\"1339\"\u003eShort Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1340\" data-end=\"1430\"\u003eBlanch stems by mounding soil around them in late summer for longer, tender white stems.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Happy Green Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51673971360082,"sku":"P252 - Leek October","price":1.24,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/1896\/9426\/files\/P252.jpg?v=1759755048","url":"https:\/\/happygreenshop.co.uk\/products\/allium-porrum-leek-october-seeds","provider":"Happy Green Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}