Produces 1ft or taller leeks!
Leek – King Richard – Allium porrum
Soil & Water: Leeks prefer well-drained, limed soil, rich in organic matter. You can either fill a 6-8″ trench with compost and fill up the trench as the leeks grow, or plant at surface level and hill them up.
Planting & Growing: Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Keep tops trimmed to 2″ and set out 2 weeks before last frost. In warm climates, seed is usually sown in summer for a fall harvest. Leeks overwinter in mild climates.
Harvesting & Storage: In freezing climates, leeks should be stored in cool, moist conditions. Many gardeners mulch the ground heavily in winter and harvest directly from the ground as needed. Some gardeners harvest as baby leeks too.
Soil Temperature: 70-75FPlanting Depth: 1/4″Germination: 7-10 DaysHeight At Maturity: 12″Days To Maturity: 75 DaysSun/Shade: Full SunSpacing After Thinning: 3-6″Approx Seeds per Pack: 100 Seeds
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