Leek

(Allium ameloprasum)

• Type of vegetable : leaves, underground organs
• Optimum growth pH range: 5.6-7.5
• Optimum growth temperature range : 15-20°C
• Organic matter requirements : demanding plant
• Rooting : superficial (45 to 60 cm)
• Special requirements : flowering in long days. At 22°C at night and 30°C during the day, no magnification. Very poorly adapted to Mayotte. Possible on the heights in the dry season but with very low yields and sizes.

• Seed characteristics

• Number of seeds per gram : 350 - 400
• Nursery : Yes
• Seeding depth : 142 mm
• Line spacing : 20 - 30 cm
• Interplant : 5 - 10 cm
• Notes :

• Seed germination time (to be completed)

• Duration of the crop cycle under optimal growing conditions

• Optimal storage conditions