Leek Carentan is a high-yielding, hardy variety known for its thick, white stems and dark green leaves. It is ideal for both fresh market and home gardening, offering excellent flavor and good storage capacity.
Leek Carentan – Premium Hybrid Seeds for Vigorous, High-Yield Leeks
Overview:
Leek Carentan is a high-quality hybrid seed developed to produce vigorous, uniform leeks with long, tender stems and flavorful bulbs. Ideal for smallholder and commercial farmers, this variety delivers consistent growth, high yields, and superior-quality produce. Leek Carentan thrives in various Kenyan agro-ecological zones, producing healthy, crisp, and market-preferred leeks suitable for fresh consumption, cooking, and processing.
The hybrid vigor of Leek Carentan ensures rapid germination, strong stems, and uniform bulb development, reducing crop losses and improving farm productivity. Its tolerance to common pests and diseases, such as leek moth, thrips, and fungal infections, guarantees healthy plants and premium-quality harvests. With proper crop management, Leek Carentan supports continuous growth cycles, allowing consistent supply and enhanced market value. Uniform size, flavor, and appearance increase consumer appeal and ensure higher profitability.
Key Benefits:
High Germination & Vigorous Growth: Produces strong, uniform plants for early establishment and maximum yield
Uniform, Market-Preferred Bulbs: Long, tender stems with crisp, flavorful bulbs
Disease & Pest Tolerant: Resistant to leek moth, thrips, and common fungal infections
High Yield Potential: Optimized for uniform growth and multiple harvest cycles
Versatile Cultivation: Suitable for open-field and greenhouse production
Application & Cultivation Tips:
Plant Leek Carentan seeds in fertile, well-drained soil with adequate sunlight. Maintain proper spacing, irrigation, and fertilization to encourage vigorous growth and superior bulb development. Implement integrated pest and disease management practices to ensure healthy crops. Timely harvesting ensures uniform, market-ready leeks, enhancing profitability.
Why Choose Leek Carentan:
Farmers benefit from reliable germination, uniform growth, disease resistance, and premium-quality harvests. Leek Carentan ensures higher yields, better marketability, and increased profitability, making it a trusted hybrid seed for sustainable leek cultivation.
Specifications:
- Maturity: 75-90 days
- Stem: Thick, white, and tender
- Leaf Color: Dark green
- Spacing: 30 cm between rows, 10 cm between plants
- Seed Rate: 1-1.5 kg per acre
- Climate: Cool temperatures preferred
- Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soils rich in organic matter
- Disease Resistance: Moderate resistance to common leek diseases
Crop Type: Leek
Seed Variety: Carentan (Hybrid)
Pack Size: 25g
Key Traits: High germination, uniform growth, disease resistant, high yield, premium-quality bulbs
Application: Suitable for open-field and greenhouse cultivation
Benefits: Healthy crops, premium-quality leeks, increased yield and profitability
Availability: Genuine Leek Carentan seeds available at Kuza Agrochem, Kenya
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