LEEK ‘Large American Flag’ Vegetable Seeds
Botanical Name: Allium ampeloprasum
- A hardy and long-growing variety of leek with thick, white stems and mild flavor.
- Produces large stalks up to 5 cm in diameter.
- Known for its cold tolerance, making it an excellent winter crop.
- Great in soups, stews, and roasts due to its tender texture and mild onion-like flavor.
- Rich in vitamins A, C, and folate.
- Matures slowly but offers an extended harvest window.
- Grows up to 30 – 50 cm in height.
Plant Details:
- Plant Type: Biennial grown as an annual, up to 50 cm tall
Sowing Information:
- Sow When:
- Temperate: September – February
- Subtropical: April – July
- Tropical: Not recommended
- Cool: September – March
- Arid: March – May
- Germination: 14 – 21 days
- Soil Temperature: 18-23°C
- Depth: 0.5 – 1 cm deep
- Position: Full sun
- Sow Where: Directly into garden beds or start in trays for transplanting
- Soil Type: Fertile, well-drained soil with a pH of 6 – 7; enrich with organic matter
- Spacing: 15 – 20 cm between plants
Details:
- Regular watering is essential, particularly during dry periods.
- Leeks benefit from hilling soil around the stems to encourage long white stalks.
Harvest:
120 – 150 days after sowing
