Description
Leek ‘Bulgarian Giant’ has long, thin, white stems. Mild and sweet flavour. Early to mid-maturing variety. Blanch by “hilling” with soil. Popular variety in Europe.
Out of Stock
Leek ‘Bulgarian Giant’
Allium porrum
seeds only available to PSW members – limit of 2 packets of this variety
- price is reduced because seeds are past ‘best by’ date (Dec 2019)
- germination in Aug 2024 was 30%; germination in Feb 2025 was 60%
- clearly the warmer soil temperature helped germination rates
NOTE: If the price is reduced, the seed has passed its best-by date.
Best-by date, germination rates, and growing information are in “Additional Information”.
Additional information
| Best By | Dec-21 |
|---|---|
| germination rate - current stock | not tested |
| Packet Quantity | 30 seeds |
| Lifecycle | biennial |
| Sowing Months | September; October; November; December; January; February; March; April |
| Method | sow direct or raise seedlings |
| Depth to Sow | 5mm |
| Germination | 10-14 days |
| Distance Apart | 12mm |
| Harvest | 110 days |
