{"product_id":"leek-lancelot","title":"Leek, Lancelot","description":"\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003cbr\u003eThe long, white shafts have a dark blue\/green upright flag. The 12-14 inch shaft provides a distinct flavor to your soups and salads. Leeks are not daylight sensitive so their tops do not fall over. Give them plenty of water and plenty of time and youll find yourself repaid handsomely.75 days to harvest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow to Grow\u003cbr\u003eKeep weeds under control during the growing season. Weeds compete with plants for water, space and nutrients, so control them by either cultivating often or use a mulch to prevent their seeds from germinating. Avoid disturbing the soil around the plants when weeding.\u003cbr\u003eKeep plants well watered during dry periods to promote rapid, uninterrupted growth. Plants need about 1 inch of rain per week during the growing season. Use a rain gauge to check to see if you need to add water. It’s best to water with a drip or trickle system that delivers water at low pressure at the soil level. If you water with overhead sprinklers, water early in the day so the foliage has time to dry off before evening, to minimize disease problems. Keep the soil moist but not saturated.\u003cbr\u003eWhen the plants are about the size of a pencil, wrap the base of the stalks with paper or mound up the soil to blanch them.\u003cbr\u003eMonitor for pests and diseases. Check with your local Cooperative Extension Service for pest controls recommended for your area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTips\u003cbr\u003eHarvest leeks when the bases of the stalks reach ¾-2 inches in diameter, about 90 days after sowing.\u003cbr\u003eSever the roots under the stalks and twist the stalks back and forth to loosen them and ease them out of the ground. Cut off remaining roots and all but 2 inches of the leaves.\u003cbr\u003eHarvest as many leeks as you will use and leave the rest to harvest later in winter.\u003cbr\u003eMulch leeks heavily in cold winters.\u003cbr\u003eLeeks may be frozen after blanching.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Haiyiplants","offers":[{"title":"30 Seeds","offer_id":45186706604055,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 Seeds","offer_id":45186706636823,"sku":null,"price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Seeds","offer_id":45186706669591,"sku":null,"price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 Seeds","offer_id":45186706702359,"sku":null,"price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0724\/1616\/5911\/files\/1_b592b954-a955-4017-92f2-d2317e9fc2ee.jpg?v=1780407107","url":"https:\/\/easytogrowbulb.com\/products\/leek-lancelot","provider":"Easytogrowbulb","version":"1.0","type":"link"}