Leek 'Welsh' Seeds
Allium ampeloprasum 'Welsh'
How to grow Leek 'Welsh' from seed — sowing depth, method, germination and the best season to sow.
Sowing at a glance
- Difficulty: intermediate
- Sowing depth: 10 mm
- Method: Raise in trays and transplant
- Germination: 10-18 days
- Days to harvest: 120-150 days
- Best sown in: autumn, winter, spring
- Seed storage life: 2 years
- Packet: approx. 150 seeds
When to sow by region
| Region | Sow in |
|---|---|
| sydney | autumn, winter |
| melbourne | autumn, winter, spring |
| brisbane | autumn, winter |
| perth | autumn, winter |
| canberra | winter, spring |
| adelaide | autumn, winter |
Sowing steps
- No special pre-treatment needed — sow fresh, viable seed.
- Fill trays or pots with a fine, free-draining seed-raising mix and firm gently.
- Sow about 10 mm deep and water in gently.
- Keep evenly moist and warm; expect germination in 10-18 days.
- Transplant seedlings out once they have several true leaves and the weather is mild.