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Lyon Leek
A variety of leek
How to sow Lyon leek: Direct seed or transplant seedlings
Sun requirement for Lyon leek: Plant in Full Sun
An heirloom leek said to have come to New Zealand with English settlers and to originate around Lyon in Staffordshire. It has long, pure white stems and a mild flavour, is easy to grow and suits winter cooking. The dark green leaves are worth eating too, as they hold most of the nutrients. Sow in trays from August to October for autumn and winter eating, and transplant at 10 cm diagonal spacing once seedlings reach 10 cm.
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Growing Lyon leeks
- Sow seeds in trays 10 weeks before planting out
- Dig compost into the bed 1 week before planting out
- Water regularly at planting out every week
- Feed with a nitrogen fertiliser 4 weeks after planting out every month
- Earth up the stems 8 weeks after planting out every 2 weeks
- Lift the leeks at first harvest
Plant Lyon leeks with
apricot
spinach
mulberry
spring onion
purple carrot
yellow onion
white onion
pusa asita carrot
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