For some reason, leeks aren't popular for growing in temperate climates. I think that's a shame. Not only are they healthy, tasty, and add a piquant flavor to any dish, but they're also highly productive. You just need to know which variety to grow and how.
I prefer the Karantansky variety (it even overwintered in my garden bed, accidentally left over), but sometimes for variety I buy the Pobeditel (it grows thicker, but doesn't store as well). They also recommend the Russian Size, but I haven't had any seeds.
This year, I also decided to try the Bandit variety to see how it performs. Seed germination is lower than that of Karantansky, but better than that of Pobeditel.
So, in early March, I bought seeds and planted each variety in one container. I have a lot of different seedlings and don't have enough windows.
It is, of course, better to plant them in separate containers so that you don’t have to pick them out later and get thicker seedlings.
I watered and fertilized it twice with a universal fertilizer for seedlings.
On May 10th—the best day in May for planting—I decided to plant leeks in the ground. I dug deep furrows in the bed I'd prepared in the fall and dug with compost and ash. I planted the seedlings in them.
Be sure to make the furrows so that the tips of the seedlings are below or level with the top layer of the furrow. Once everything is planted, water carefully but thoroughly.
