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)
0°C | 5°C | 10°C | 15°C | 20°C | 25°C | 30°C | 35°C | 40°C |
- 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 |