Amount. 100 Seeds

Germination approx. 10 -14 days at 16 ° C

Calçot Seeds "blanc de Lleida"

At first glance you might think that the calçot is a type of leek or spring onion, but it is a sweet variant of the common onion (Allium cepa), consumed mainly in Catalan cuisine.

To obtain the desired length (approx. 20 - 25 cm) of the white delicate part, a special procedure is required.

In Spain it is sown in winter, small onions are planted and will cover you encalzadas from September until spring to harvest in Feb.-April.

In Spain the seeds are sown indoors in Dec/Jan and the small onions are planted out in February/March. They are allowed to grow unto June/July and are then harvested and allowed to dry outdoors until they are replanted in mid August – September. They are harvested in the following February - April

If you visit Catalonia at this time of year is a specialty that should be tried. An important part of the "calçotada" (calçots are prepared grilled / BBQ with wood) is above all the special sauce "calçots sauce" made with different ingredients such as olive oil, peppers, almonds, garlic, tomatoes, etc.