BFV Brochure - Belgische Fruitveiling

Leek(from Haspengouw loamy soil)The BFV provides leeks of an exceptionally high quality from Septemberuntil the end of May. Our leeks are grown on the fertile loamy soils of Haspengouwand have an excellent storage life and a unique flavour.Autumn leek(Sep-Dec)Supply (kg)Winter leek(Jan-Jun)1.300.000 1.500.000Varietiesexclusively Nunhem varieties with the emphasis on Poulton, Belton, Vitaton and Harston.PackagingCardboard, EPS H, wood, bundles, bags, etc...We can react flexibly in order to meet trading demands.Classification standardsLeek is classified according to sorting and qualitySorting• Leek in bundles1 kg bound around with tape (10 bundles, each 1 kg netweight per crate)minimum 3 and maximum 4 plants per bundle• Leek packaged in net bagsSorting 2 - 4 cm can be supplied in net bags of 3 and 5 kg.• Separate leeks(sorted according to diameter) + cut off upon request(40 cm) laid diagonally in the crateFor Extra and Class I quality2 - 4 cm, 2 - 3 cm, 3 - 4 cm, 3 - 5 cm with rootFor the industry: 1 - 5 cmQualityE - I - IndustryCharacteristics of the leeks• intact with the ends of the leaves cut off and cleaned• free of diseases and/or defects• free of strange smell and/or tastes• practically free of germination and/or foreign substances• completely fresh and healthy• free of residues of crop protection agents in accordancewith European legislationCultivation method• all leeks are grown in accordance with the GLOBALGAPstandards