Heirloom 1874. The 1930 D. M. Ferry catalog names the Carantan Leek Monstrous Carantan. An old French variety that does require a long growing season. Per Ferry The largest variety, when grown well, often 3 in diameter. White and tender. It is an exceptionally hardy garden sort.

200 seeds

Please note that germination rates for alliums (onions/shallots/chives/leeks) decline rapidly. We strongly encourage you to purchase new seed each growing season.

PLANTING

Alliumporrum

Germination:5-10 days

Germination Temperature:Optimum soil temperatures 60-75F.

Seed Sowing Depth:1/4″ deep

Sowing Indoors:Start 8-10 weeks before the last frost with soil temperatures 60-75F.Sowin flats 1/4 deep, 1/4 apart. Transplant seedlings out mid/late spring, 4-6 apart. Liquid fertilize seedlings every 7-10 days. Seedlings size should be about a pencil-thick at transplantingtime.

Sowing Outdoors–Early to mid-spring when the soil temperature reaches at least55-60 F. Sow 1-3 seeds per inch, thin to 4-6 apart.

How much does a packet plant:25-30foot single row

Harvest– Start harvesting baby leeks at 1/2 diameter and leave some for a larger end of season harvest.

Tips– The Carantan leek needs fertile, well-drained soil. Amend withcompost or apply organic granular fertilizer. Adequate water is very important for optimum growth, 1″ per week.You can plant leeks in a trench and as the plants mature, fill in around them to assist in blanching.