Leeks - growing features

Leeks are not particularly common in Russia, as they require more warm climate and dry land. But in some regions, leek grows quite well. In order to receive tasty and rich harvest, you need to know its secrets of growing. Leek must grow for a long time, so seedlings are sown in March. In this case, the harvest will ripen by September or October.

Before planting seeds in the ground, they must be soak overnight. The water temperature is approximately 20 degrees. Then the seeds are taken out and dried. Only after this can they be plant in soil prepared for seedlings. It is better to use pots that are straight rather than narrowed at the bottom. Humus and peat must be added to the soil to make it more suitable for growing leeks.

If the seedlings grown in a box, then you can cut the earth into separate cubes. This will make it easier to transplant seedlings to the site in the future, since the root system will not be damaged. The cubes are made three by three centimeters in size. As a result, 3–4 seeds can be planted in each such plot. The room temperature should be about 20 degrees. Water the seedlings with warm water. Regular ventilation will improve the growth of onions.

Leeks are transplanted into the soil 60-70 days after sowing. To do this, make furrows, moisten them and add a little organic fertilizer. Gaps There should be about 30 cm between rows, and between plants 10 cm.The more spacious the onion, the easier it will be to hill and the better the harvest.