Large Musselburg Leek Seeds 1785
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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