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75 days. Allium ampeloprasum. Open Pollinated. King Richard Leek. This early maturing plant produces high yields of leeks with medium green leaves. The white shanks of the leek are over a foot long before the first leaf. This high quality leek has a mild flavor. Excellent in soups, stews, and salads. They will withstand frost Cold Tolerant. Suitable for hydroponics gardening. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, W6 44541. A variety from the USA.
Lot No: 102684
Germination: 85%
Test Date: 08/2025
Seeds Per Pound: 144,000
Plant Height: 8 to 18” Tall
Planting Season: Spring
Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun
Planting Method: Direct Sow/Indoor Sow
The leek is like a bulb onion. It is grown for its fleshy stem. It is a mellow onion and can be substituted for any onion and asparagus recipe. Leek seeds should be planted indoors 50 to 60 days before the 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.
Requires fertile soil in a well-drained location in the garden. Apply mulch. grass clippings, or straw around the base of the plant.
Keep soil consistently moist, but not waterlogged. Water well during dry and hot spells.
Use Slow Release (6 Month) Fertilizer when transplanting outdoors. Apply Miracle-Gro Liquid Fertilizer every two weeks.
Harvest when leeks are ½" in diameter.