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Leek : Autumn Giant 2 - Argenta 1 packet Peforms outstandingly whether sown early or late and does well over a long season. Matures in October, yet stands ready for harvest right through to May, giving high quality, thick, long and very heavy stems, of excellent mild flavour and yield with few bolters. NIAB Recommended. - more info from T&M

RHS Vegetable Collection : Leek : Autumn Giant 2 - Porvite 1 packet An excellent Leek giving mid green, erect foliage, and heavy, uniform stems. Leek Autumn Giant 2 - Porvite also features resistance to bulbiness and bolting, as well as high rust tolerance. Seeds in the RHS Vegetable Collection, this variety also has good standing ability in the garden. - more info from T&M

Leek : Bandit 30 plants Heavy stems, Dark Green leaves, Rust tolerant. Late maturity. T&M's easy starter plants are expertly grown, taking away all of the worry of raising your own. Delivered ready for planting so that you can enjoy bigger, earlier and tastier vegetables. Our quality vegetable plants will be despatched at the correct time for planting. On receipt just water in and, ideally, cover with protection fleece to prevent insect and bird attacks until established. Please note: Delivery is subject to plant size, adverse growing conditions during production may delay despatch schedules. - more info from T&M

Leek : Bandit F1 Hybrid 1 packet An outstanding variety for harvesting from winter through to spring. Excellent garden performance and winter hardiness, showing good tolerance against rust and bolting. Good weight of stem without bulbing and dark leaves. Dark leaves contrast with pure white, thick stems of superb flavour. - more info from T&M

Leek : Blauwgroene herfst-Ardea - Organic 1 packet An excellent flavoured autumn maturing variety, with exceptional winter hardiness. Very good rust tolerance, which is essential during wetter weather. Producing erect dark green foliage and pure white stems with minimal bulbing. Bred to give increased Hybrid vigour, garden performance and flavour, thus increasing your harvest. Due to their wide ranging pest and disease resistance, there will be no need for the use of chemicals. - more info from T&M

Leek : Blue Green Autumn - Pandora - Organic 1 packet A productive, late summer to early autumn leek, with a good tolerance of Leek Rust. Long, pure white, quality stems with dark green upright foliage. Quick to mature too, approximately 90 days after transplanting. Bred to give increased Hybrid vigour, garden performance and flavour, thus increasing your harvest. Due to their wide ranging pest and disease resistance, there will be no need for the use of chemicals. - more info from T&M

Leek : King Richard 1 packet A very early variety. Extra long, slim stems which don't need earthing up and are ideal for slicing. From earliest sowings it is ready in June-July, and later sowings, August-September, stay ready for use until Christmas. You can also direct sow without the need to transplant, or grow closer together for delicious, succulent mini leeks. - more info from T&M

Leek : Lyon 1 packet Very hardy, tender, solid white stems with a fine flavour. - more info from T&M

Leek : Musselburgh Improved 1 packet A very hardy and exceptionally fine strain of this popular mid season variety. - more info from T&M

Leek : Oarsman F1 Hybrid 1 packet A superb garden variety. Good early vigour, bulking up quickly, with dark, erect foliage and uniform pure white, long stems with no sign of bulbing. Midseason maturity with very good rust and bolting tolerance, keeping in good condition over a long period until required for the kitchen. - more info from T&M

Leek : Pandora - Duchy Originals 1 packet Long, pure white stems with dark green leaves. Shows tolerance to leek rust. - more info from T&M

Leek : Porbella 1 packet An outstanding garden variety for harvesting between October and February. Sturdy plants with pure white, thick stems and dark green leaves show good rust resistance and have excellent winter hardiness. - more info from T&M

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