Leek 'Carentan 2'

Leek 'Carentan 2' is a very hardy and reliable winter leek cultivar, celebrated for its thick, sturdy shanks and excellent flavour. This robust variety stands up well to cold weather, providing a valuable fresh vegetable crop during the colder months in the UK. Plants typically grow to about 40-50cm of edible white shank, with overall height reaching 60-80cm. It thrives in full sun and deep, fertile, well-drained soil. 'Carentan 2' benefits from being 'blanched' by earthing up soil around the stems as they grow, producing longer, whiter shanks. Harvest usually from autumn through to early spring.

Sun: Full sun.

Soil: Deep, fertile, well-drained soil.

Hardiness: H6 — down to −20°C.

Flowering: Jun, Jul.