Large Musselburg Leek Seeds 1785

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Large Musselburg Leek Seeds 1785 Heirloom Vegetable. This delicious tasting member of the onion family produces leaves that are a medium green with a nicely elongated stem 20-22.5 cm (8-9″) long and 5-7.5 cm (2-3″) thick. The mild tasting, white stems are absolutely delicious in stews, soups and other dishes. Serve this variety baked in parchment for a tasty treat. An essential component in European cuisine. Introduced in 1834.

How to Grow

315 seed/gram. Leeks are a long season plant so start seed indoors in February and early March. Sow the seed 7 mm (1/4″) deep in a soil-less medium and keep at 20 C (68 F) during germination and growth. Transplant seedlings outside later in the spring when they are around 20 cm (8″) tall. Space the transplants 10-15 cm (4-6″) apart in rows 30-45 cm (12-18″) apart. Seed can also be sown directly into the garden in April through June.

Additional information

WEIGHT N/A
DIMENSIONS N/A
SIZE

packet, $ – 125 g, 25 g, 500 g

DAYS TO EMERGENCE

10 to 12

DAYS TO HARVEST

90

DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY

Prior Experience Beneficial

FAMILY NAME

Alliaceae

FROST TOLERANCE

Frost Hardy

GROWTH HABIT

Sturdy

HEIGHT

Medium Tall (50 to 100 cm)(20"" to 39"")

HERITAGE

Heirloom

LATIN

Allium ampeloprasum porrum

LIFECYCLE

Biennial Harvested as an Annual

LIGHT

Full Sun

PROPAGATION

Start Indoors

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