Carentan Leek

This old Swiss heirloom is prized for its mild, sweet flavor and large but tender stalks. A cold hardy, fast grower, Carentan is terrific for fall-winter production. Delectable raw, roasted, grilled, and sauteed. 250 seeds minimum Germination: 5-10 days Maturity: 110 Direct sow 1/8 deep in full sun as soon as soil can be worked. In northern climates, start indoors 8 weeks before last frost date. Plant multiple seeds into each container. Harden off seedlings before planting. Plant 2 per inch in rows 12-18 apart. To transplant, separate young plants and set 4-6 apart.