Products By Category
Leek
Tozer started breeding leeks in the 1970's when we first identified the male sterile character that makes hybrid production possible, however it was not until the 1990's that the method to use this character was determined.
The development of hybrid leeks has been a complex operation, but the expertise of our breeding staff has brought an increasing range of top quality hybrids to the marketplace.
The parent lines of all our hybrids have been carefully chosen to give excellent uniformity, vigour and good disease resistance, particularly to rust. We are pleased to offer a selection of our newest F1 varieties which are available to growers for the first time.
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| Sow | Mid March - May | |
| Transplant | 13-15 Weeks from sowing | |
| Suggested Density | 300,000 - 450,000 per hectare for early varieties 180,000 - 300,000 per hectare for other varieties |
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| Harvest Period | September - April | |
Conway F1
First/second early hybrid variety. Can be sown in modules in January, giving an early, heavy crop when prices are often at a premium. Medium blue-green foliage, good length shanks with little or no tendency to bulb. Good resistance to bolting.
Longbow
Tozer bred. Medium green leaves with long shanks. Tried and trusted variety for the open market and farm shops. Ideal for late autumn production before the serious frosts set in.
Neptune (Blue Green Autumn)
Another in our series of outstanding open pollinated leeks. Neptune follows on from Tornado into the spring. Hardy, dark blue-green plants with a good shaft length. Has some rust resistance and peels well for a quick pack out.
Oarsman F1
Midseason maturity cropping from mid October. Terrific vigour and uniformity with a medium shank and dark erect leaves. Proving to be a popular choice with growers.
Toledo
Widely grown as a very reliable late leek. Toledo has dark blue-green erect leaves with an excellent long shank for this time of year. Will follow on from Neptune giving good quality leeks into March.
Tornado (Autumn Mammoth)
Tozer bred open pollinated variety maturing after Zermatt. Again, excellent for full size production and can also be used as a baby leek. The plants are bold, with mid green leaves and a good shank.
Zermatt (Swiss Giant)
The earliest in our series of open pollinated varieties. In great demand for the baby leek market. Long shank, with erect leaves and a good base. Has some rust resistance. Also excellent for full size leeks. A top class variety.
