Leek

Mild onion substitute. Hill soil around stems for longer white shanks.

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Curated guide

70terrace fit

Planting calendar

Month-by-month sowing suitability (northern-hemisphere reference — the app shifts calendars for your latitude). Best months to sow: Oct–Dec.

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Growing requirements

Timeline

Germination: about 8 days.

Flowering begins: around day 35.

First harvest: around day 90.

Harvest window: roughly 45 days.

Terrace notes for Leek

Suitable for Hyderabad terraces with regular watering and good drainage.

Common pests

Common diseases