De Carentan 2 - Leek is a very popular and reliable leek variety. This variety has a delicious flavour and it produces large leeks with soft, thick stems with blueish green leaves. This very hardy and fast-growing variety has a longer harvesting period.  Can withstand cold. Can be kept frozen to store.

Leek is a very healthy and versatile vegetable. Leek contains vitamin A, B1, B2, B6, B11, C and K. And the minerals: calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, potassium, sodium and zinc. It also contains a lot of fibre, nutrients and little calories. The concentration of healthy nutrients is highest in the green part of the leeks. You can cook, stir-fry, stew, braise, cook in the oven, steam and add it to soups, stews, fried rice dishes, mashed potato stews, casseroles and as a vegetable. The flavour of leek combines very well with garlic, chicken, beef, pork, minced meat, tuna-fish, salmon, cheese, potatoes, apple, eggs, onions, parsley, lemon, curry powder, ginger, nutmeg, chillies, soy sauce, oregano, dill, pasta and red wine. Leek is also very delicious in combination with several other vegetables like: lettuce, carrots, sweet peppers, courgette, tomatoes, broccoli, celeriac, sweet corn and spinach. Hardy annual.

Special attributes

• Small bulb and a long white cylindrical stalk
• Flat leaves
• 12 leaves in length and 2 inches in diameter
• Fragrant flavor
• Suitable in all environments

Gardening tips

• Maturity of 120 – 140 days
• Spacing: 15cm X 15cm