Leek, King Richard Organic Seeds

Name: Leek, King Richard Organic Seeds
Brand: McKenzie Seeds
Price: 3.79 CAD
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Allium porrum

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Grow delicious and nutritious leeks with our King Richard Organic Seeds.

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: 143591
Common Name: Leek
Botanical Name: Allium porrum

Growing Information

Safe
for Bees

Grows
Best In:

Full Sun

Days to
Germination:

10 - 14 days

Water
Needs:

Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2 in.) per week

Days to
Maturity:

75 days

Key Features

Plant Type: Vegetable
Plant Lifecycle: Annual (plant every year)
Seed Type: Heirloom
Fill Weight (grams): 700 mg
Approximate Seed Count: 230-250
Planting Method: Start Indoors
Water Needs: Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2 in.) per week
Landscape Use: Edible Garden
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

Start leek seeds indoors 8 to 10 weeks before the last frost in your area. Follow the seed depth and spacing guidelines indicated below. Once all danger of frost has passed, seedlings should be hardened off before planting in their growing location. Seedlings should be transplanted according to the plant and row spacing directions below. Regularly monitor your plants and ensure that the soil remains moist, but not soggy while they establish themselves in their new environment.

Planting Depth: 1.3 cm (1/2in.)
Seed Spacing: Sow leek seeds roughly 5 cm (2 in.) apart in rows, keeping rows approximately 45 cm (18 in.) apart.
Plant Spacing: 15 cm (6 in.)
Instructions for Nutrient Care: Apply SUPERThrive once per week. Soak in solution of 1/4 tsp per gal for 15 min. or longer depending on size and type.

Suggestions

Leeks should be watered at the base of the plant rather than overhead to avoid problems.
If you want really long, white stems, you can ‘blanch’ your leeks two to three weeks before you want to harvest them by hilling soil up around the shanks to exclude light.
Young leeks harvested at finger size will be milder and tender and are great for eating fresh in salads or pestos. Larger leeks develop more flavor and texture.
To harvest, cut off dark green ends down to the light green and trim off root ends. Cut the remainder lengthwise and separate fanning the layers. Carefully wash layers to remove garden dirt and slice to add to soups and stocks.