Leek 'Lancelot'

Allium ampeloprasum var. porrum

How to grow Leek 'Lancelot'

  • Partial Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys partial sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Lancelot is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will typically do well in a variety of different extremes of cold temperature.

Growing Lancelot from seed

Sow at a depth of approx. 0.78 inches (2.0 cm) and aim for a distance of at least 0.39 inches (1.0 cm) between Leek plants. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 16°C / 61°F to ensure good germination.

Transplanting Lancelot

As Lancelot is very hardy, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Harvesting Lancelot

Start harvesting just 75 days from setting out your young seedlings.

Footnotes

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