Leek Bartek

Leek Bartek: variety and characteristics

Leek Bartek (Allium porrum L.) is a biennial crop grown for harvest as early as the first year, from the onion family (Amaryllidaceae). A late-ripening variety that produces leeks 30-40 cm tall with strongly spreading green leaves. The shaft is 9-12 cm long and up to 4 cm thick.

From emergence to harvest takes 180-200 days.

The leek can be sown directly in the garden or indoors.

The leek is a very healthy and versatile vegetable. Leek also contains: vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, B11, C and K. and the minerals: calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium and zinc.

It also contains plenty of fibre and few calories. The concentration of healthy nutrients is highest in the green part of the plant.

The leek is a sweet and mild onion for soups, stews and pies. It is cold-hardy and can stay in the garden until winter.

Key features

• Measured germination rate of the batch: 84%
• Seeds per packet: 108–147 pcs (0.4 g)
• Seed origin: Poland
• Sowing: February – May; seedlings
• Harvest: January and October – December
• Position: sunny spot

When to sow Leek Bartek

Leek Bartek seeds are sown in February – May. Harvest in January and October – December. The months are a guide for a temperate climate — in warmer areas sow 1–2 weeks earlier, in cooler or upland areas, later.

How to sow and grow Leek Bartek

• Sowing method: seedlings
• Depth: 1 cm
• Spacing: 15 cm in the row, 30–40 cm between rows
• Germination: 10–14 days at 15–20 °C
• Position: sunny spot

The leek is extremely hardy and can be planted as soon as the soil is workable. Sow in pots in early or mid-spring to produce pencil-thick seedlings about 20 cm tall. Sow outdoors from early April. Choose a sunny spot with good, loose, moisture-retentive soil. Plant in pre-made holes 10-15 cm deep and 20 cm apart between plants in a sunny spot. Trim off 1/3 of the top and 1/3 of the roots to stimulate growth.

Plant the seedlings in deep furrows and gradually earth them up to obtain a long white part.

Harvest and use

Harvest from August through winter.

Frequently asked questions

When should Leek Bartek be sown?

The recommended sowing months are February – May. Sowing method: seedlings.

How many seeds are in the packet?

The packet contains 108–147 seeds, pack size 0.4 g.

What is the germination rate of the seeds?

The measured germination rate of this batch is 84%. The test was carried out under controlled laboratory conditions; in the field, emergence depends on soil, temperature and moisture.

How do you get a long white leek?

Plant the seedlings deeper and earth up 2–3 times during the season.