{"product_id":"poireau-geant-d-hiver-2-ab","title":"GIANT WINTER LEEK 2 AB","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"152\" data-end=\"629\"\u003e The giant winter leek 2 is a hardy winter leek, not very susceptible to disease and resistant to cold, with an average trunk, similar to that of Carentan, about 12-15 cm high, and semi-erect green-blue foliage. \u003cbr data-start=\"369\" data-end=\"372\"\u003eLeeks are known for their many virtues (digestive, antiseptic, etc.), rich in vitamins, copper, iron, phosphorus, it 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 data-start=\"631\" data-end=\"675\"\u003e Successful Sowing of Giant Winter Leeks\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"1072\"\u003e From February to the end of April, loosen the soil with a broadfork and sow in a nursery bed in furrows 1 cm deep, spaced at least 5 cm apart. 1 seed every centimetre. Cover with potting soil, firm down and water.\u003cbr data-start=\"895\" data-end=\"898\"\u003e Keep the soil moist for 3 weeks until the leeks sprout.\u003cbr data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"978\"\u003e In May\/June, transplant the plants into place once they reach the diameter of a pencil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1100\"\u003e Planting Leeks\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1102\" data-end=\"1622\"\u003e Prune the roots and leaves, leaving only one-third of their length. This will encourage new root growth and limit water evaporation from the leaves.\u003cbr data-start=\"1277\" data-end=\"1280\"\u003e Soak the roots in a mixture of water and soil. \u003cbr data-start=\"1331\" data-end=\"1334\"\u003ePlant the young leeks in May\/June in fresh, rich, well-fertilized soil 15 cm apart, in rows 35 cm apart, digging them in 10-15 cm, then earth up after a few weeks of growth.\u003cbr data-start=\"1549\" data-end=\"1552\"\u003e Frequent watering with light rain to prevent pests. Mulching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1624\" data-end=\"1650\"\u003e Good Associations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1652\" data-end=\"1889\"\u003e It's customary to grow leeks between rows of carrots. Indeed, the two get along wonderfully: the smell of leeks repels carrot flies, while the presence of carrots repels leek moths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1891\" data-end=\"1905\"\u003e The Enemies\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1907\" data-end=\"2035\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e Leek moth or leaf miner: use an insect repellent as a preventative measure, and pheromones against leek worms.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ENSACHAGE FDSM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42111340150865,"sku":"2121A","price":4.7,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/9193\/8129\/files\/POIREAU-GEANT-d_HIVER-2-AB-ENSACHAGE-FDSM-71322240.jpg?v=1749036047","url":"https:\/\/www.fermedesaintemarthe.live\/en\/products\/poireau-geant-d-hiver-2-ab","provider":"La Ferme de Sainte Marthe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}