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110 days. Allium ampeloprasum. Open Pollinated. Prizetaker Leek. The plant produces excellent yields of pure white leeks. This high quality leek is tender and has a mild flavor. The stalks are very tall and retain flavor even when stalks are fully grown. Used in soups, stews, and salads. This variety holds well over the winter. Cold Tolerant. Also known as Lyon Leek. An excellent choice for home gardens. An 1800s heirloom variety from England.
Lot No: 102687
Germination: 85%
Test Date: 08/2025
Seeds Per Pound: 144,000
Plant Height: 24 to 36” 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.