Mr. Fothergill’s Leek Autora F1 – Fast-Growing, Winter-Hardy Leeks

Grow high-quality, uniform leeks with Mr. Fothergill’s Autora F1, a premium hybrid variety renowned for its long, thick stems and mild, sweet flavour. Perfect for soups, stews, roasting, and winter cooking, Autora F1 produces consistent, reliable crops that are hardy enough for late-season harvesting.

🌿 Key Features

• Thick, Straight Stems: Ideal for culinary use and consistent results

• Mild & Sweet Flavour: Perfect for soups, stews, roasting, and sautéing

• Winter-Hardy: Performs well in cold conditions, ideal for autumn and winter harvests

• Fast-Growing Hybrid: Produces early and uniform crops

• Versatile Use: Suitable for fresh cooking, freezing, or storage

🌱 Sow & Grow

• Sow Indoors: February–March for transplanting

• Transplant: April–May into prepared soil

• Growing Position: Full sun in fertile, well-drained soil

• Spacing: 15–20 cm between plants, 30 cm between rows

• Harvest: From late summer through winter; earth up stems for blanching and longer tender sections

Perfect for gardeners wanting fast-growing, reliable winter leeks — Autora F1 delivers uniform, tender, and versatile crops all season. 🌿