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Organic Leek Seeds, King Richard
Allium porrum
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An early producing variety that produces 30 cm (12") long, thick, sweet white stems that have a mild, but rich onion flavor. Enjoy fresh, grilled, or sauteed, and can be added to soups and stews. Harvest leeks when tops are 38-45 cm (15-18") tall, and shanks are at least 2.5 (1") in diameter.
- SKU: 143194
Growing Information
Grows
Best In:
Full sun
Days to
Germination:
10 to 14 days
Water
Needs:
Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2") per week
Days to
Maturity:
75 days
Key Features
- Plant Type: Vegetable
- Botanical Name: Allium porrum
- Fill Weight (grams): 0.7
- Approximate Seed Count: 230-250
- Plant Lifecycle: Annual
- Seed Type: Open pollinated
- Color: Green
- Water Needs: Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2") per week
- Preparation Ideas: Cut off dark green ends down to the light green and trim off root ends. Cut remainder lengthwise and separate fanning the layers. Carefully wash layers to remove garden dirt and slice to add to soups and stocks.
Instructions
- Planting Depth: 1.3 cm (1/2")
- Seed Spacing: 5 cm (2")
- Plant Spacing: 15 cm (6")
- Row Spacing: 45 cm (18")
- Instructions for Nutrient Care: Feed plants SUPERthrive once per week. Mix 1.2 ml (1/4 tsp) per 4L (1 gallon) of water in a watering can and apply solution to the base of the plants.
- Plant Spread: 15 cm (6")
Suggestions
- Leeks are very heavy feeders, so fertilize well with rotted manure.
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