Web Analytics

Leek Tornado Seeds

£1.49
(VAT Free)
Earn 1 Loyalty Point for every £1 Spent!
In stock
+
Free Delivery on "Packet Only" Orders, when you spend over £15.

Packet of Leek Tornado SeedsLeek Tornado is a very high yielding variety with long shanks and good cold tolerance. Plants are erect with medium green foliage. Some rust resistance. Excellent for producing full size or baby leeks.

Harvesting time will depend on sowing time. The leeks will store well once picked if heeled in.

Average Packet Contents: 200 Seeds

Leek Tornado Grow Notes
When to Sow Seeds: February / March / April - In Deep Cells. May / June - Outside
Germination Temperature: 18℃ Cover Seeds: Yes, Lightly
Time to Germination: 7 - 14 Days Frost Hardy: Yes, Once bigger
Spacing Between Plants: 15cm Row Spacing: 30cm
Plant Height: 50cm Planting Position: Sun

 

Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Sow:                        
Plant Out:                        
Harvest:                        

How to Grow Leeks from Seed

Seed Sowing

Seeds can be sown into prepared seed beds or sown directly into their growing beds. They can also be started off early under glass, which helps to prolong the growing season. For early and larger plants, sow seeds from January to March into pots or deep trays containing a quality seed compost. The temperature should be maintained at around 18C until seeds have germinated. Keep the young seedlings watered and ensure they are placed in a light and airy position in the greenhouse. Plant out during April or May after hardening the plants off in a cold frame or similar.

Outdoors, seeds can be sown into prepared seed beds at a depth of 1cm and then thinned out and transplanted to their permanent beds during April or May. Use a dibber or broom handle to make planting holes 15cm deep and 20cm apart, with 30cm between the rows. Place the plants into the holes and water them. Do not fill the holes with soil as this will allow the plants to swell quickly and the soil will fall in gradually. Alternatively, and providing space is not an issue, you can sow the seeds directly into prepared growing beds.  

Planting Out

Plants that have been started off in under glass will be ready to plant out into their prepared beds during March or April after hardening off. Seedlings that have been grown outdoors in seed beds will be ready for transplanting when the stems are about as thick as a pencil. Most young leek plants will tolerate moderate frost. Ensure the seedlings are planted at least 15cm deep so that a large proportion of the stem is below ground level. Space the plants at 20cm apart and 30cm between the rows. If you are growing a large number of leeks then dig trenches 15cm deep, place seedlings 20cm apart in an upright position and gently backfill with loose soil. Water the seedlings well after planting.

General Aftercare

Leeks require a long growing season so regular hoeing and watering are the main activities, which need to be routinely carried out. They will also need feeding with a general granular fertiliser or liquid feed throughout the growing season. Leaves that get too long may begin arching over and touch the ground where they could begin to rot. To avoid this, trim them back a little if necessary. If you prefer your leek stems to be blanched (white) then you can begin drawing soil up the stems from about 3 weeks before harvesting but take care not to let soil fall into the leaf folds. Alternatively, you can roll cardboard around the stems to exclude any light.

For full growing instructions see our blog post: How to Grow Leeks

Customers who bought this item also bought:
Beetroot Boltardy
Beetroot Boltardy
£0.79
£0.99

Beetroot Boltardy is the most popular variety for early and.....

Average Contents : 350 seeds

Parsnip Gladiator
Parsnip Gladiator
£1.59

Gladiator is the market leading variety that all other parsnips.....

Average Contents : 350 seeds

Buy Two
Get
One Free
Carrot Chatenay Red Core
Carrot Chatenay Red Core
£0.69
£0.89

Chatenay Red Core is regaining popularity due to its exceptionally.....

Av. Packet Contents : 500 seeds

Salad Leaves Mesclun Mixed
Salad Leaves Mesclun Mixed
£0.89
£1.29

Mix of Lettuce varieties suitable for use as a cut and come.....

Average Contents : 1000 seeds

Customer Reviews
Leek Tornado
Write a Review and share your opinions!
3 Reviews:

Very Reliable
Rating:
08 January 2017  |  Tim

Grown these for a couple years, sharing the seeds with my neighbour. He managed to grow a 1.1kg whopper in 2015, slaughtering my 0.77kg attempt. Not to worry, I won the imaginary trophy back this year!


Grew these last year
Rating:
22 January 2016  |  Lorraine

Good crop, will grow again this year


Excellent quality
Rating:
20 January 2012  |  Denise

This is the best variety of leek I have grown. Without any special treatment, this leek is taller, thicker and stronger than any previous varieties grown. And better specimens than my neighbours!