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LEEK – Large American Flag
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Leeks are an indispensable ingredient in winter soups – but they lend themselves well to any dish as a substitute for onions. Despite its very American name, this leek variety has ancestors that hark back to ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome. One thing is certain: you’ll harvest leeks that are as large as the name suggests. And although many people do discard the leaves, consider saving them to chop into stir fires or stews for a little added colour. Why waste?
Days to Harvest
100-120 daysPosition/Sunlight
Full SunWatering
MediumPlant Spacing
10cmPlant Height
40-60cmAdditional Features
Cool Season, Direct-Sow Seeds, Easy Care Plants, Edible, HeirloomGrowing Information
How to Sow
Leek seeds germinate easily provided they are not planted too deeply, so sow thinly to limit the need for thinning when planting direct. Cover with fine soil or potting medium to a maximum depth of 5mm and keep moist. Germination is faster at warmer temperatures, but soil temperatures of 5 degrees are not too cold.
How to Harvest
Leave leeks to grow as nature intended, or else heap mulch around the stems to blanch them for more white flesh. As soon as they look big enough to eat – they are!
Product Details
| Common Name: | LEEK - Large American Flag |
| Scientific Name: | Allium porrum |
| Seeds Per Packet: | Approx 200 |
| Germination Time: | 7-10 days |
| Days to Harvest: | 100-120 days |
| Position/Sunlight: | Full Sun |
| Watering: | Medium |
| Plant Height: | 40-60cm |
| Plant Spacing: | 10cm |
| Sow Depth: | 5mm |
| Row Spacing: | 30cm |
| Companion Plants: | Beets, Cabbage, Carrots, Lettuce |
| Cool Sow: | Feb-Sep |
| Warm Sow: | Feb-Jun |
| Tropical Sow: | Feb-May |
| Additional Features: | Cool Season, Direct-Sow Seeds, Easy Care Plants, Edible, Heirloom |
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