{"product_id":"poireau-d-hiver-de-saint-victor-ab","title":"SAINT VICTOR AB WINTER LEEK","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe St Victor winter leek is an improvement on the famous \"Solaise blue leek\", very tasty. This variety has a shaft about 12-14 cm long. The St Victor winter leek is one of the most worm-resistant varieties. It is known for its many virtues (digestive, antiseptic, etc.), rich in vitamins, copper, iron, phosphorus, and is an essential autumn and winter vegetable. It can be eaten cooked, in vinaigrette, au gratin, in pies, in soups and stews.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Successful Sowing of Winter Leeks in St Victor\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSowing under cover:\u003c\/strong\u003e From February to April.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSowing in open ground:\u003c\/strong\u003e From March to May. \u003cbr\u003eIn March, loosen the soil with a broadfork and sow in a seedbed in 1 cm deep furrows, spaced at least 5 cm apart. Place 1 seed every centimeter. Cover with potting soil, firm down, and water. Keep the soil moist for 3 weeks until the leeks emerge. In May\/June, transplant the seedlings into place once they reach the diameter of a pencil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Planting Leeks\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Prune the roots and leaves, leaving only a third of the length. This will encourage the production of new roots and limit water evaporation from the leaves. Soak the roots in a mixture of water and soil. Transplant the young leeks in May\/June into fresh, rich, well-fertilized soil 15 cm apart, in rows 35 cm apart, digging them in 10-15 cm. Then earth them up after a few weeks of growth. Water frequently with a light spray to prevent pests. Mulching is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Good Associations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eIt is customary to grow leeks between rows of carrots. These two plants get along wonderfully: the smell of leeks repels carrot flies, while the presence of carrots repels leek moths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e The Enemies\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Leek moth or leaf miner: use an insect repellent as a preventative measure, or pheromones against leek worms.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ENSACHAGE FDSM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42111340249169,"sku":"1034A","price":4.7,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/9193\/8129\/files\/POIREAU-D_HIVER-SAINT-VICTOR-AB-_botte-de-25-plants_La-Ferme-de-Sainte-Marthe-72471724.jpg?v=1781279448","url":"https:\/\/www.fermedesaintemarthe.live\/en\/products\/poireau-d-hiver-de-saint-victor-ab","provider":"La Ferme de Sainte Marthe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}