Ferry-Morse Leek Seeds - American Flag Organic

The American Flag Leek is an edible allium species closely related to onions and shallots. This leek variety has large, white stems that often measure 8 to 10" long and 2" across. These leek seeds are a popular choice for kitchen gardens. The stems are tender and have excellent flavor, making them ideal for fresh consumption or cooked in soups! To use leeks, cut off their roots (the very tip of their white stems) and then dice, slice and mash them in any way you'd like. Leeks are cold tolerant. This cold-tolerant variety takes the flavor of onions to a whole new level.

• Non Neonic: Safe for Bees
• Grows Best In: Full Sun
• Days to Germination: 10-15 Days
• Days to Maturity: 130-150 Days
• Growing Height: 12-30"
• Water Needs: Moist (2 in/week)

• Botanical Name: Allium Ampeloprasum
• Flavor: Sweet
• Preparation Ideas: Leeks make a great, subtle addition to soup
• Plant Type: Vegetable
• Plant Lifecycle: Annual
• Pelleted Seed Count: 200-250
• Fill Weight: 0.7 gram
• Landscape Use: Edible Garden
• Disease Resistance: Deer Resistance/Rabbit Resistance/Black Walnut Resistance/Voles Resistance
• Tolerance: Cold Tolerant/Cold Tolerant
• Growing Seasons: Spring/Summer
• Harvest/Bloom Seasons: Spring/Summer

You can start American Flag Leek seeds indoors in a sunny location 8 weeks before the last frost. (Plants about 6" tall will transplant best) or you can sow leek seeds directly in the garden every 2" and cover with soil; thin to 4" apart when 4" tall.

• Planting Depth: 0.25-0.5"
• Seed Spacing: Sow American Flag Leek seeds roughly 4" apart in rows, keeping rows approximately 15" apart

Leeks need a long growing season to reach full size. A leek can be left in the ground until a hard freeze or pulled when mature and stored in a cool area.

As leeks mature, they should be earthed up and blanched like celery.