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Leek, American Flag

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Leeks are hardy, mild ­flavored and a member of the onion family. Leeks are made up of sheaths of basal leaves rather than bulbs and produces compact 12-18" long and about 2-3" in diameter stems. Leeks can be eaten raw or cooked.
  • Allium ampeloprasum
  • Zone 3-9
  • Days to Maturity - 100 Days
  • Height - 12-18"
  • Fruit Weight - 
  • Fruit Color - 
  • Treated - No
  • Germination Time - 7-14 Days 
  • Breed - Heirloom, Open Pollinated
  • Germination Rate – 90%
  • Lifecycle – Biennial
  • Sunlight - Full Sun
  • Watering – 1"-1/2" per week
  • Sow Method – Transplant
  • Sow Depth - 1/4 inch
  • Plant Spacing - 6 inch
  • Row Spacing - 18inch
  • Season of Interest - Warm/Cool
  • Leek Growing Guide
  • Companion Planting Guide

 CLASSIFICATION:  Open Pollinated, Heirloom, Non-Gmo, Hardy biennial

Open pollinated means this plants flowers are fertilized by bees, moths, birds, bats, and even the wind or rain. The seed that forms produces the same plant the following year. 

All heirlooms are open pollinated, but not all open pollinated plants are heirlooms. Only a small fraction of the plant world is considered heirloom. This variety has a history of being passed down within communities and families as early as the 1700's, similar to the generational sharing of items like jewelry or furniture.

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