Leeks: growing from seeds and storing

In this article I will talk about such a useful product as leeks. Cultivation of leek seeds is a fairly easy process, but it also has its own nuances. In the central part of Russia, leeks are usually grown with seedlings. In order to get seedlings, at the end of winter it is necessary to soak seeds for two or three days, then to dry them a little and drop them into cups, jars or boxes. Do not take a glass less than five centimeters in diameter.

The soil for the seeds of leeks is recommended to find an easy, humus. Immediately before sowing the seeds, the soil is gently tamped, well watered and only then the seeds are planted in it. The cups are placed no more than four, in the boxes the seeds are planted at a distance of approximately 2.5 cm from each other. It is necessary to monitor the temperature of the room, in which there are trays with seeds of leeks. In the daytime the temperature should be within 20 degrees, at night - within 14 degrees.

Leeks, grown from the seeds of which are universally accepted in our country, also need constant watering and in one or two additional fertilizing with complex fertilizers. The seedlings are planted in early May. To do this, prepare a garden bed one meter wide and twenty centimeters high. The soil is dug to the full bayonet of the shovel, while a half a bucket of humus is poured into 1 square meter of soil, two glasses of ashes and two or three tablespoons of complex mineral fertilizer. Seedlings are planted at a depth of 1-2 cm between seedlings should be a distance of twenty centimeters.

Individual gardeners who want to have leeks on their plot, growing from seeds, are carried out directly in the open ground. But this method is applicable only for regions with a long thermal period. With this method, seeding begins in early spring. Harvest leeks should be harvested in the middle of autumn, before the onset of frost, although leeks tolerate low temperatures well.

So, you decided to plant the leeks, the growing of the seeds of which was described above in the form of a method for obtaining seedlings. And now your works have been crowned with success, and you have received your first harvest. Now you should talk about how to store leeks. The plant of autumn and winter varieties is kept quite well. Without loss of quality, it can be kept indoors for about six months. When stored, leeks accumulate vitamin C. It is best to keep the crop of this plant in the basement. To do this, the roots of leeks are cut, the vegetable is placed in boxes vertically. It is necessary to pour it with sand as if it grows on a bed. It is best to store the leeks for storage immediately after collection. Nowadays, ultraviolet bactericidal lamps have gained popularity , which can be used with great success not only to store leeks.

The leek, the soup from which cooked, probably every woman, is very popular. And this soup can be eaten not only by people who want to lose weight, but also to all those who love healthy and healthy food. To do this, take 500 g of leeks, 500 g of potatoes, 50 g of vegetable oil, 100 g of carrots, two liters of water and salt (or can be without salt). The leeks are finely shredded, the carrot is rubbed on a large grater, together they are spread over vegetable oil for 5 minutes. Potatoes are cut and cooked until cooked. When the potatoes are ready, they are added with seasoned vegetables and salt. The soup is brought to a boil and removed from the plate.

Bon Appetit!