How to grow leeks in your summer cottage?

Before you grow leeks on your site, you need to choose a suitable place. This biennial plant grows best on land where tomatoes, early potatoes and cucumbers were previously harvested.

Leeks and their cultivation

Seeds that have been previously soaked in water must be planted in cylindrical pots. Its diameter must be at least 15 cm. There must be a hole at the bottom for water drainage.

Leeks, the cultivation of which has its own characteristics, are characterized by a fairly long growing season. In warm areas, the plant can be planted in open ground in early spring.

As for the soil, it must first be filled with mineral and organic fertilizers.

These include:

• manure (or compost)
• superphosphate
• potassium chloride

In the spring, you need to add additional nitrogen fertilizing - urea and ammonium nitrate. Note that leeks do not tolerate acidic soils. Even treating them with lime will not help.

Leeks, whose benefits are known to few people, need regular weeding and loosening.

This plant goes well with meat and vegetable dishes. But some women use it as an independent product, since it is not only tasty, but also dietary.

By the way, the longer leeks are stored, the more ascorbic acid it contains. It is this nuance that distinguishes this plant from other types of onions.

Leeks boost the immune system, treat colds and remove toxins. Therefore, it is simply necessary to eat it.