LONG SHANK Leek
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| Crop Remark: | Strong vigorous plant with extensive root zones adaptable to various regions. Long and thick stems ideal for domestic and export market. Intermediate resistance to many foliar diseases |
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| Growing areas: | Adapted to many growing regions. Best suited in well drained soils rich in organic matter |
| Seed rate / acre: |
1000 - 1500 g |
| Approx seed per gram |
250 seeds |
| Spacing: | 30 cm × 10 cm |
| Foliage color: |
Dark green |
| Density of leaves: | Medium dense |
| Foliage growth altitude: |
Intermediate |
| Degree of leaf waxiness: |
Strong |
| Foliage cracking: |
Strong |
| Maturity: | 90 - 100 days after transplanting |
| Shaft length and diameter: |
Long pseudostem up to 30 cm |
| Shaft / pseudostem diameter: | Medium thick stems |
| Stem color: | White |
| Yield potential: |
10 - 12 tons / acre |
| Disease resistance / tolerance: | Foliar and Pink Root Rot disease |
| Usage: | Used in food as flavoring agent, raw salad, fresh cooked, pickling, canned, medicinal and ornamental purpose |
| Health benefits: |
Rich in vitamins, minerals; fibre, has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, blood sugar regulation and medicinal properties |
| Available pack sizes: |
Kadogo (2 g), 10 g, 25 g, 50 g, 100 g, 250 g |