{"product_id":"leek-shades-of-belgian-blue-seeds","title":"Leek 'Shades of Belgian Blue' Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe most stunning winter leek I've come across. Shades of Belgian Blue is a diverse mix of winter-hardy leeks with leaves that tend towards blue and purple pigmentation. Cold temperatures bring out the stunning colouring. Selected for rust resistance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiverse population which has been selected to overwinter well in our soggy field in Dorset. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an Open Source Seed Initiative variety.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0669\/0101\/6892\/files\/ossi-logo-words-4000.png?v=1769526483\" alt=\"\" width=\"181\" height=\"133\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSow: April-May undercover or outside. Sow thickly in a seed bed. You can make a seed bed in open soil or use a crate\/large pot filled with a multipurpose compost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant: May-June. Separate leek seedlings and trim roots and leaves by two thirds. This makes it easier to plant the leeks. Dib holes 20cm apart. Place 1 leek in each hole for big leeks, 3 in each hole for baby leeks. Do not recover with soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest: October-January\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKitchen: Almost as versatile as an onion. Slow cook to bring out sweetness or roast, barbecue \u0026amp; grill whole to add another flavour dimension. Pairs well with acid - lemon, white wine; fats - butter, cream, yogurt, cheese; aromatics - chervil, chives, tarragon, thyme.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1g (350 seeds).  \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWe pack seeds by weight, the number of seeds in a packet is an estimate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGerm: 89% Jan 26\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Winnow Farm Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55432159035768,"sku":"LekSBB","price":2.15,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0669\/0101\/6892\/files\/ShadesofBelgianBlueLeeks.png?v=1769527550","url":"https:\/\/www.winnowfarmseeds.co.uk\/products\/leek-shades-of-belgian-blue-seeds","provider":"Winnow Farm Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}