Leek, American Flag Seeds Online Edition

Name: Leek, American Flag Seeds Online Edition
SKU: 7381
Price: 4.99 USD
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Allium ampeloprasum

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Leek, American Flag Seeds Online Edition

Allium ampeloprasum

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Product Information

The American Flag Leek is a sweet member of the onion family.

This leek variety has large, white stems that often measure 8 to 10 inches long and 2 inches across. These leek seeds are a popular choice for kitchen gardens. The stems are tender and have excellent flavor, making them ideal for fresh consumption or cooked in soups! To use leeks, cut off their roots (the very tip of their white stems) and then dice, slice, and/or mash them in any way you'd like.

Leeks are cold-tolerant.

Sku: 7381

Common Name: Leek

Botanical Name: Allium ampeloprasum

Growing Information

Safe
for Bees

Grows
Best In:

Full Sun

Days to
Germination:

10 - 15 Days

Days to
Maturity:

130 - 150 Days

Growing Height:

12 - 30"

Water
Needs:

Moist (2 in / week)

Plant
Lifecycle:

Annual

Plant Type:

Vegetable

Harvest/Bloom
Season:

Spring|Summer

Growing
Season:

Spring|Summer

Key Features

Color: Green | White

Fill Weight (grams): 1.4 g

Approximate Seed Count: 425 - 450

Flavor: Sweet.

Preparation Ideas: Leeks make a great, subtle addition to soup.

Landscape Use: Edible Garden

Resistance: Deer|Rabbit|Black Walnut|Voles

Tolerance: Cold

Package Dimensions: 3.25 x 4.5"

Instructions

Start seeds indoors in a sunny location 8 weeks before the last frost. (Plants about 6 inches tall will transplant best) Or, sow directly in the garden every 2 inches and cover with soil. Thin to 4 inches apart when 4 inches tall. Note: As they mature, they should be earthed up and blanched like celery.

Planting Depth: 0.25 - 0.5"

Seed Spacing: Sow American Flag Leek seeds roughly 4" apart in rows, keeping rows approximately 15" apart

Nutrient Care Instructions: Apply SUPERthrive once per week. Soak in solution of 1/4 tsp per gal for 15 min. or longer depending on size and type.

Suggestions

Leeks need a long growing season to reach full size. It can be left in the ground until a hard freeze or pulled when mature and stored in a cool area.

Harvest Recipes

Check out our blog for delicious recipes!

Try our Spinach and Leek Spring Skillet Egg Breakfast Recipe!

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