Grow a celebrated Scottish heirloom with Giant Musselburgh Leek seeds. This prized variety has been a favorite of gardeners for nearly 200 years, renowned for its impressive size and reliability in cool climates. It produces very thick, heavy, tender white stalks with a delicious, mild and sweet onion flavor. An incredibly cold-hardy leek, it\’s perfect for a fall or winter harvest, adding savory depth to hearty soups, stews, and roasts.

What you\’ll love

• An impressive heirloom variety that produces very large and thick stalks.
• A mild and sweet flavor, more delicate than a standard onion.
• Exceptionally cold-hardy, perfect for overwintering in many climates.
• A treasured Scottish heirloom with a long and storied history.

Seed details

• Plant Name: Giant Musselburgh Leek (Allium ampeloprasum)
• Seed Quantity: Approx. 200 seeds
• Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
• Lifecycle: Biennial, typically grown as an annual.
• Height: 15-24 inches
• Days to Maturity: 100-120 days
• USDA Zone: 3-9
• Origin: American Grown

Growing instructions

• Sowing: Start seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost.
• Depth: Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep.
• Spacing: Transplant seedlings into trenches 4-6 inches deep, spacing them 6 inches apart.
• Light Requirement: Full Sun.
• Soil: Prefers rich, well-draining soil.
• Care: To produce longer white stems, gradually fill in the trench with soil as the leeks grow, mounding it around the base.

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