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King Richard Leek Seeds

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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. A popular leek variety prized for long, slender white shanks, it tolerates medium-heavy frost down to about 20°F and can hold in the garden for an extended harvest. The white shanks of the leek are over a foot long before the first leaf. This high-quality leek has a mild, sweet, onion-like flavor suitable for fresh use, salads, grilling, sautéing, soups, and stews. They will withstand frost. Cold Tolerant. Suitable for hydroponic gardening. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, W6 44541. A variety from the USA.

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Lot No: 102684

Germination: 85%

Seeds Per Pound: 144,000

Plant Height: 8 to 18” Tall

Planting Season: Spring

Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun

Planting Method: Direct Sow/Indoor Sow

Leeks Allium ampeloprasum

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 Planting Information:

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.

Soil Requirements:

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

Water Requirements:

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

Fertilizer Requirements:

Use Slow Release (6 Month) Fertilizer when transplanting outdoors. Apply Miracle-Gro Liquid Fertilizer every two weeks.

Harvest Tips:

Harvest when leeks are ½" in diameter.

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