{"product_id":"poireau-jaune-gros-du-poitou-ab","title":"LARGE YELLOW LEEK FROM POITOU AB","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"702\"\u003eThe large yellow leek from Poitou is an early variety with a large, short, white barrel and broad, long, blond-green leaves of excellent taste. This variety is ideal for an autumn harvest.\u003cbr data-start=\"362\" data-end=\"365\"\u003e The large yellow leek from Poitou does not always withstand harsh winters.\u003cbr data-start=\"443\" data-end=\"446\"\u003e Leeks are known for their many virtues (digestive, antiseptic, etc.), rich in vitamins, copper, iron, phosphorus, they are an essential autumn and winter vegetable. They can be eaten cooked, in vinaigrette, au gratin, in pies, in soups and stews.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"704\" data-end=\"755\"\u003e Successful sowing of Gros du Poitou Yellow Leeks\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"1152\"\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=\"975\" data-end=\"978\"\u003e Keep the soil moist for 3 weeks until the leeks sprout.\u003cbr data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1058\"\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=\"1154\" data-end=\"1180\"\u003ePlanting Leeks\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1182\" data-end=\"1702\"\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=\"1357\" data-end=\"1360\"\u003e Soak the roots in a mixture of water and soil.\u003cbr data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1414\"\u003e Plant 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=\"1629\" data-end=\"1632\"\u003e Frequent watering with light rain to prevent pests. Mulching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1704\" data-end=\"1730\"\u003e Good Associations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1732\" data-end=\"1969\"\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=\"1971\" data-end=\"1985\"\u003e The Enemies\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1987\" data-end=\"2115\" 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":42111340642385,"sku":"1664A","price":4.7,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/9193\/8129\/files\/POIREAU-JAUNE-GROS-DU-POITOU-AB-ENSACHAGE-FDSM-71325691.jpg?v=1749036208","url":"https:\/\/www.fermedesaintemarthe.live\/en\/products\/poireau-jaune-gros-du-poitou-ab","provider":"La Ferme de Sainte Marthe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}