Growing leek seedlings at home

The best way to get a good harvest of leeks is to grow seedlings. It is not at all difficult to obtain leek seedlings from seeds, even at home. To do this you will need a pot, soil and plastic film.

It is best to start growing leek seedlings in early spring. To obtain young sprouts more quickly, leek seeds must be kept in warm water for about a day. The dried seeds are planted in a pot filled with moist soil. The seeds should be lightly sprinkled with soil, and then cover the pot with plastic wrap, thereby creating a favorable atmosphere for their germination. Periodically it is necessary to remove the film, allowing the plant to breathe, and water the seeds as needed.

As soon as the first shoots appear, the pot is freed from the film and placed in a warm, without direct sunlight, but well-lit place. As the seedlings grow, it is necessary to add soil to the pot.

After about 60 days, growing leek seedlings ends and young sprouts can be planted in a permanent place. Before planting, young seedlings are slightly trimmed with roots and the upper part of the stem.

Good yields of leeks can be ensured by fertile lands, organic fertilizing and frequent watering.