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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)
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  • Duration of the crop cycle under optimal growing conditions
Nursery Field

Pollination at commercial maturity

40-50 d 100-150 d -

 

  • Optimal storage conditions
Temperatures Relative humidity Average shelf life
0°C 95-100% 2 to 3 months
Last change : 07/22/22