LEEK - Large American Flag

OP Open Pollinated

HL Heirloom

(500 seeds)

$3.95

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Big, flavourful leeks are a must for winter veggie gardens

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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 Read More

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?

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Quantity

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Days to Harvest

100-120 days

Position/Sunlight

Full Sun

Watering

Medium

Plant Spacing

10cm

Plant Height

40-60cm

Additional Features

Cool Season, Direct-Sow Seeds, Easy Care Plants, Edible, Heirloom

Product Details

Common Name: LEEK - Large American Flag

Seeds Per Packet: Approx 500

Days to Harvest: 100-120 days

Watering: Medium

Plant Spacing: 10cm

Row Spacing: 30cm

Companion Plants: Beets, Cabbage, Carrots, Lettuce

Additional Features: Cool Season, Direct-Sow Seeds, Easy Care Plants, Edible, Heirloom

Scientific Name: Allium porrum

Germination Time: 7-10 days

Position/Sunlight: Full Sun

Plant Height: 40-60cm

Sow Depth: 5mm

Best Months to Plant – Leek
Climate Zone	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep
Cool/Mountain		✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Temperate			✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Arid		✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Subtropical	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Tropical		✓	✓	✓	✓

Cool/Mountain – Leek
Method	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Temperate – Leek
Method	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants		✓	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow	✓	✓	✓	✓

Arid – Leek
Method	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants		✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Subtropical – Leek
Method	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants		✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow		✓	✓	✓	✓

Tropical – Leek
Method	Feb	Mar	Apr	May
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow	✓	✓	✓	✓

Growing 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!

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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!

🌱

Want the full growing guide?

See sowing times, planting tips, watering, harvesting and common problems for this crop.

View full grow guide →