Leeks 'Tornado'

Name: Leeks 'Tornado'
Brand: AcquaGarden
Price: 8.95 GBP
Availability: InStock

Edible

Leafy Vegetable

Leeks 'Tornado' offer long, white stems with a mild, sweet flavour. Perfect for soups, stews, and roasting, this variety is known for its high yield and late-season harvest. Explore our Leek Plants collection for more options.

Lots Of Fruit

Sweet Flavour

Easy To Grow

Long, White Stems

Type:

Plugs Packs

Size:

4 x Plugs 8 x Plugs 1 x 12 Plant Pack 2 x 12 Plant Packs

Details

Leeks 'Tornado' produce long, white stems with a mild, sweet flavour that are perfect for soups, stews, and roasting. This variety is easy to grow and known for its high yield and late-season harvest.

Grows best in full sun and well-drained soil
Suitable for garden beds and containers
Harvest period from late autumn to winter
Requires regular watering and spacing to support growth

What's Included

Plugs: Healthy, young plug plants with strong roots. Perfect for planting directly in your garden beds or containers, these plugs will give you a head start on the growing season.

Packs: Ready-to-plant leek packs, each containing 12 or 24 plants, ideal for direct planting in your garden beds or containers.

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What You Need To Know About “Leeks 'Tornado'”

Plant Information

How To Plant

Plant Care

Leeks 'Tornado' is a reliable variety producing long, white stems with a mild, sweet flavour, ideal for soups, stews, and roasting.

Grows best in full sun and well-drained soil
Suitable for garden beds and containers
Harvest period from late autumn to winter
Requires regular watering and spacing to support growth

Leeks 'Tornado' is a reliable variety producing long, white stems with a mild, sweet flavour, ideal for soups, stews, and roasting.

Grows best in full sun and well-drained soil
Suitable for garden beds and containers
Harvest period from late autumn to winter
Requires regular watering and spacing to support growth

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

Choose a sunny area for Leeks 'Tornado', whether in the garden or in containers. Keep them well watered and ensure they have enough space to grow.

Leeks need full sun to partial shade, so choose a spot with good direct sunlight
Add compost or organic matter to soil before planting to provide nutrients and structure
Use containers with good drainage holes and quality compost if container growing
Water well both before and after planting; space plants 15-20cm apart for best results

Choose a sunny area for Leeks 'Tornado', whether in the garden or in containers. Keep them well watered and ensure they have enough space to grow.

Leeks need full sun to partial shade, so choose a spot with good direct sunlight
Add compost or organic matter to soil before planting to provide nutrients and structure
Use containers with good drainage holes and quality compost if container growing
Water well both before and after planting; space plants 15-20cm apart for best results

Choose the Right Spot:	A sunny location with well-drained soil
Prepare the Soil:	Loosen the soil and mix in compost or organic matter
Planting:	Plant seedlings level with the soil
Spacing:	Space plants 15-20cm apart

Choose the Right Spot:	A sunny location with well-drained soil
Prepare the Soil:	Loosen the soil and mix in compost or organic matter
Planting:	Plant seedlings level with the soil
Spacing:	Space plants 15-20cm apart

Leeks 'Tornado' grow steadily and produce plenty of long, white stems. With good sunshine and a little care, you’ll enjoy a plentiful harvest of delicious leeks!

Water frequently, especially in hot weather. Keep the soil consistently moist.
Apply a balanced fertiliser once a month to support growth and yield.
Check for pests like aphids and thrips and treat with organic insecticidal soap if necessary.
Harvest stems when they are about 2-3cm in diameter for the best flavour and texture.

Leeks 'Tornado' grow steadily and produce plenty of long, white stems. With good sunshine and a little care, you’ll enjoy a plentiful harvest of delicious leeks!

Water frequently, especially in hot weather. Keep the soil consistently moist.
Apply a balanced fertiliser once a month to support growth and yield.
Check for pests like aphids and thrips and treat with organic insecticidal soap if necessary.
Harvest stems when they are about 2-3cm in diameter for the best flavour and texture.

Sunlight and Position:	Needs 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily in a sunny spot.
Watering and Feeding:	Water regularly, especially in hot weather, and keep the soil consistently moist. Fertilize monthly with a balanced fertilizer.
Support and Pruning:	Ensure plants have enough space (15-20cm apart) for healthy growth, and remove any unhealthy leaves.
Harvesting:	Harvest stems when they are about 2-3cm in diameter for peak flavour and texture.

Sunlight and Position:	Needs 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily in a sunny spot.
Watering and Feeding:	Water regularly, especially in hot weather, and keep the soil consistently moist. Fertilize monthly with a balanced fertilizer.
Support and Pruning:	Ensure plants have enough space (15-20cm apart) for healthy growth, and remove any unhealthy leaves.
Harvesting:	Harvest stems when they are about 2-3cm in diameter for peak flavour and texture.

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