Leek Seeds
Allium ampeloprasum
How to grow Leek 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: 10-14 days
- Days to harvest: 120-150 days
- Best sown in: spring, summer, autumn
- Seed storage life: 2 years
- Packet: approx. 150 seeds
When to sow by region
| Region | Sow in |
|---|---|
| sydney | summer, autumn |
| melbourne | spring, summer |
| brisbane | autumn |
| perth | summer, autumn |
| canberra | spring, summer |
| adelaide | spring, summer |
| darwin | 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 10-14 days.
- Transplant seedlings out once they have several true leaves and the weather is mild.