Leek Seeds | Large American Flag

Latin Name: Allium ampeloprasum Other Names: Sow Indoors or Outdoors: Both Days to Maturity: 130-139 days Hardiness Zone: 3-9 Planting Depth: 1/4" Plant Spacing: 2-6" Row Spacing: 2-6" Growth Habit: Upright Soil Preference: Fertile with organic matter Temp Preference: Warmer Light Preference: Full Sun Diseases/pests/problems: Susceptible to damping off, downy mildew, maggots and thrips. Blanching leeks while growing, by building up mounds of dirt around the stalks, can enhance the flavor. Color:White stems with green leaves Flavor:Mild, onion-like If starting indoors, start eight to ten weeks before the last average frost. Plant the Large American Flag leek seeds 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep, keeping the soil warm and moist. Transplant outside when the soil can be worked. When planting outside, sow 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep, with two to six inches apart. While growing, keep the leeks blanched by building up a mound of dirt around the stalks. This will enrich the flavor of the crop.