American Flag Leek Seeds

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American Flag Leeks

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140 days. Allium ampeloprasum. Open Pollinated. American Flag Leeks. The plant produces excellent yields of very flavorful leeks. Used in soups, stir-fries, stews, and salads. Also known as Giant Musselburg Leek and Scotch Flag Leek. Suitable for greenhouse production. An excellent choice for home gardens, greenhouses, market growers, and open field production. An heirloom variety dating back to 1870. United States Department of Agriculture, G 29243.

Lot No: 230105

Germination: 85%

Test Date: 06/24

Seeds Per Pound: 144,000

Plant Height: 10 to 15” Tall

Planting Season: Spring

Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun

Planting Method: Direct Sow/Indoor Sow

Leeks Allium porrum

Seed Depth

Soil Temp. for Germination

Days to Germination

Sunlight Requirements

Planting Time

1/4"

70 F to 75 F

7 to 10 days

Full Sun

Spring

USDA Hardiness Zone

Seed Spacing

Row Spacing

Space After Thinning

Days to Harvest

N/A

18"

3 - 4"

70 - 130 days

Leek Seed Planting Information:

The leek is like a bulb onion. It is grown for its fleshy stem. It is mellow onion and can be substituted for any onion and asparagus recipe. Leek seeds should be planted indoors 50 to 60 days before last frost. You can also plant seeds directly in the garden as soon as the soil can be worked. Keep free from weeds. You need long sunny days to grow large leeks. Plants grow 8 - 18" tall.

Soil Requirements:

Requires fertile soil in a well drained location in the garden. Apply much and grass clippings, or straw around base of plant.

Water Requirements:

Keep soil consistently moist, but not waterlogged. Water well during dry and hot spells.

Fertilizer Requirements:

Use RootBlast, Vegetable Alive, and Slow Release Fertilizer when transplanting outdoors. Periodically apply Miracle Gro twice per month.

Harvest Tips:

Harvest when leeks are ½" in diameter.

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