Leek 'Blue Solaise'

Allium ampeloprasum var. porrum

How to grow Leek 'Blue Solaise'

  • Partial Sun

  • Medium

Enjoys a partial sun position in your garden and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Blue Solaise is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will survive though longer winters with little or no damage.

Growing Blue Solaise from seed

Look to ensure a distance 0.39 inches (1.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - bury at a depth of at least 0.78 inches (2.0 cm) deep. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 16°C / 61°F to ensure good germination.

Transplanting Blue Solaise

Mke hole with dibber 6 in/15cm deep and place plant into each hole then fill with water. DO NOT FILL HOLE WITH SOIL

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Blue Solaise is a very hardy plant.

Harvesting Blue Solaise

This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by mid winter.