{"product_id":"leek-seeds","title":"Leek Seeds","description":"\u003csection class=\"pg-seed-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Leek Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeek — a mildly sweet vegetable of the onion family; the long white stem is used in soups and stir-fries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAllium ampeloprasum var. porrum\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpected germination time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10-18 days at 15-22C under suitable conditions*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Grow\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFill a seedling tray or small pot with a fine, clean, well-draining seed-starting mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow at the right depth — 1–1.5 cm in a nursery; transplant 6–8 week old seedlings into a deep trench.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater gently with a spray bottle so the seeds are not displaced. Keep the medium moist, not waterlogged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the tray where it gets the right light for this plant (full sun). Protect young seedlings from harsh afternoon sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnder suitable conditions, sprouts usually appear in 10-18 days at 15-22C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLight, water, soil and feeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the soil continuously moist — leek needs steady water over a long season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, rich, well-drained loam; pH 6.5-7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13–24°C. Quality drops in heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertiliser:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nitrogen-rich feed every 3–4 weeks — it has a long growing season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSowing season in India\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeptember–November in North India (a winter crop). Exact timing depends on your local temperature and conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon problems\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrips and rust (orange spots on leaves). Without blanching the stem stays green and thin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003e*Germination time is an expected range under suitable temperature, moisture, sowing depth and storage conditions. Natural germination cannot be guaranteed.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"PlantsGram","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45473373487239,"sku":"PG-SEED-VEG-LEEK-GEN-P1","price":49.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/9984\/7303\/files\/Whisk_df456aefa69d8bdb9c84048dee50e1ecdr.jpg?v=1786183834","url":"https:\/\/plantsgram.com\/products\/leek-seeds","provider":"PlantsGram","version":"1.0","type":"link"}