Leeks 'Tornado'
Leeks ‘Tornado’ deliver long, white stems with a mild, sweet flavour, making them perfect for soups, stews, and roasting. Renowned for their high yield and cold tolerance, this variety ensures a bountiful harvest even in late seasons.
Key Features
- High Yield: Produces abundant stalks, maximizing your garden’s productivity.
- Cold Tolerant: Thrives in cooler temperatures, extending the growing season.
- Mild Sweet Flavour: Enhances a variety of culinary dishes with its subtle taste.
- Disease Resistant: Minimizes the risk of common leek ailments, ensuring healthy plants.
Growing Instructions
- Sowing Time: Plant seeds in early spring or late summer for optimal growth.
- Seed Depth: Sow seeds 1 cm deep in well-drained, rich soil.
- Spacing: Space plants 15-20 cm apart to allow ample room for growth.
- Transplanting: Move seedlings outdoors when they have 4-6 true leaves.
Care Tips
- Watering Frequency: Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
- Weeding: Regularly remove weeds to reduce competition for nutrients.
- Staking: Support tall stems if necessary to prevent bending or breaking.
- Blanching: Earth up the stems to increase blanching and maintain their white colour.
Harvest & Storage
Harvest ‘Tornado’ leeks once the stalks reach the desired size, typically in late summer. For storage, bunch the leeks and store them in a cool, dry place. Expect a generous yield, perfect for continuous use throughout the season.
Enhance your garden with our reliable ‘Tornado’ leeks, offering a perfect balance of ease and productivity. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced gardener, these leek seedlings are an excellent addition to your Leek Plants collection. Explore more options in our Leeks & Onions - Vegetable Plants to diversify your garden and enjoy a sustainable gardening experience.
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Care Information
Care Information
Sunlight | Full sun |
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Position | Sheltered |
Soil | Well drained |
Planting Time | January to April |
Moisture | Medium |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Growth Rate | Medium |
Spacing | 15-25cm |
Height and Spread | 50cm x unspecified |
Annual or Perennial | Annual |

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What You Need To Know About “Leeks 'Tornado'”
Planting Time: | Spring to Summer |
Sunlight & Positioning: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Where to Plant: | Garden Beds - Containers |
Growing Location: | Garden - Patio |
Planting Time: | Spring to Summer |
Sunlight & Positioning: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Where to Plant: | Garden Beds - Containers |
Growing Location: | Garden - Patio |
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