Leeks are a dietary product that adds uniqueness to any dish and salad. This biennial herb has a delicate taste, some sharpness. It is rich in ascorbic acid, carotene. Leeks, planting the seeds of which were carried out not in the open ground, will necessarily grow in size. The plant is easy to plant, but it is pleasant and easy to grow.
Rules for sowing leeks
How to grow leeks from seeds? You need to start early in the spring when the snow is still on the ground. To do this, the seeds must be prepared by soaking them for half an hour in warm water, and then leaving for two days in a damp cloth. Soil, the layer of which should reach 5 cm, should be prepared in advance, to make the necessary complex fertilizers. Seeds can be planted in March or in May. In the first case, plants should be transferred to a permanent bed in April. A young leek, the planting of which is not particularly difficult, still need to be planted carefully and make sure that its roots are not damaged. Instances are located at a distance no less than 20 cm. Do not put too much leek. Planting and care, reproduction of plants will be successful if watered, weed and feed them in time.
Proper care is the guarantee of a rich harvest
Leeks, planted correctly, will grow healthy and beautiful only if properly maintained. Watering is mandatory, in bright sun it is necessary to do this very carefully, using warm water. If the weather is too dry, then water procedures should be carried out especially often. Three weeks after landing on a permanent place, the first top dressing is carried out. It is recommended to feed leeks with natural fertilizers (chicken litter or slurry). Sodium nitrate is fed after 6-8 weeks. Leeks multiply by seeds. It can be planted wherever the onion suffers from pests or diseases - they are afraid of leek. Gardeners often grow it, alternating with rows of lettuce, radish and beets. The soil is mulched with peat, top or dry straw, which ensures the preservation of moisture and the absence of weeds.
"Pearl " onions. Benefits and features
This type of onion does not contain essential oils. It is rich in potassium, which promotes the activation of metabolism. This is a dietary product that is recommended to include in the diet of people with excess weight. In addition, it will be extremely useful to those who have heart problems. Leeks, planted in garden areas are so popular, differs from other species of onions with broad leaves that have a tubular base. It is the leaves that form the false stem that is used for food. In various salads, soups put not only the stem, but the leaves of the young plant. Sometimes the leaves are fried in batter - it turns out very tasty! The leek can be dried, frozen, salted, marinated or canned. And if you dig a bow in the cellar, you can enjoy the most useful vitamins for the whole winter!