Leek, American Flag

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 heirloo