Leek seeds

Common name: Leek Scientific name: Allium ampeloprasum Also known as: Qart - Rakal - and wild leek is called "Taytan" Leek or Burasia is a plant belonging to the garlic genus, from the Amaryllidaceae family. Its taste is similar to green onion. It consists of cylindrical leaves. The edible parts of leek are the base, the light green stalk, and the dark green leaves. Leek flower: Its flowers are round, grouped, light green in color, and bloom in summer. Leek seeds: Small-sized, black in color. Leek planting season: The appropriate time for planting leek is from the 2nd month to the 4th month, and also in October and November. Suitable climate and soil for leek: The suitable weather for growing leek is moderate temperature tending to cold. A place that receives sunlight should be chosen. All types of soil are suitable for growing leek, with the addition of organic fertilizer to the soil. The soil should be watered daily, 3 to 4 days before planting to prevent seed burning. Leek planting method: Mix sifted sand with the seeds, with a sand-to-seed ratio of 4:1 to facilitate scattering the seeds over the soil. Scatter the seeds on the soil surface, spacing them apart, then cover the seeds lightly with soil. Water the soil with a spray bottle, once daily until germination. Germination occurs within 7 to 10 days. One month after germination, fertilize once with compost tea, Humic Acid, or balanced NPK. Two months after germination, transplant the leek by removing it from the roots, cleaning the roots from soil, then planting and distributing them in cultivation beds or in sustainable land soil, leaving a distance of 10 cm between leek seedlings and 25 cm between rows for better and faster growth and larger plant size. Organic fertilizer should be added to the beds or soil after transplanting. One month after transplanting, fertilize again with Humic Acid or compost tea. Harvesting: After two months of transplanting. Benefits and uses: Patients with colon issues are advised to avoid eating leek. Leek increases sexual desire. It contains vitamins and iron. It helps prevent diabetes and treats asthma. Original homeland of leek: Southern Europe, and currently cultivated in most countries worldwide.