The quiet winter time offers enough time to sow leeks. You can grow young plants that start the season with an effective growth advantage without any stress. We explain the procedure step by step.
Easy sowing indoors
While nature is in deep hibernation in January, experienced hobby gardeners use the quiet time to sow leek seeds. A place behind glass, such as a heated greenhouse, conservatory or warm room is ideal.
- Fill small growing pots (€16.68) with peat sand, coconut hum or seed soil
- insert the seeds seed-deep and sieve thinly
- place in a room greenhouse on the partially shaded window sill
- optionally cover each pot with cling film
- at a temperature of 20 degrees, germination begins within 14 days
It is poured on with water from the hand sprayer. Watering from below is gentler on the seed. To do this, place the pots in a bowl of water until the substrate has soaked up water.
Pricking requires a sure instinct
If the delicate cotyledons emerge from the seeds, the first hurdle of cultivation has been overcome. Now practice patience until at least 2 to 3 more pairs of leaves thrive. As a result, it becomes too cramped for the seedlings.
Examine the seedlings closely and discard the strongest specimens. Each plantlet is lifted out of the substrate using a pricking stick. Planted in commercially available vegetable soil, cultivate the offspring like adult leeks at 12 to 14 degrees.
tips and tricks
To ensure that the seed soil is germ-free, carry out the disinfection yourself. You fill the substrate in a fireproof bowl and put the lid loosely on it. Then place the container in the oven for 30 minutes at 180 degrees top and bottom heat. It's a little faster in the microwave at 800 watts for 10 minutes.