Allium ampeloprasum
Allium ampeloprasum
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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.
Full Sun
10 - 15 Days
130 - 150 Days
12 - 30"
Moist (2 in / week)
Botanical Name: Allium ampeloprasum
Fill Weight (grams): 0.7
Flavor: Sweet.
Preparation Ideas: Leeks make a great, subtle addition to soup.
Plant Type: Vegetable
Plant Lifecycle: Annual
Approximate Seed Count: 200 - 250
Landscape Use: Edible Garden
Disease Resistance: Deer Resistance|Rabbit Resistance|Black Walnut Resistance|Voles Resistance
Tolerance: Cold Tolerant|Cold Tolerant
Growing Season(s): Spring|Summer
Harvest/Bloom Season(s): Spring|Summer
Package Dimensions: 3.25 x 4.5"
You can start American Flag Leek seeds indoors in a sunny location 8 weeks before the last frost. (Plants about 6" tall will transplant best) or you can sow leek seeds directly in the garden every 2" and cover with soil; thin to 4" apart when 4" tall. Note: As leeks 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.
Leeks need a long growing season to reach full size. A leek can be left in the ground until a hard freeze or pulled when mature and stored in a cool area.
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