Introduced in the 1830s in Edinburgh, Scotland, the Giant Musselburgh leek variety is also known as American Flag or Scotch Flag. The term flag does not have a patriotic reference, but instead means plants that have sword-like foliage. One of the most popular varieties, Giant Musselburgh leeks are extremely cold hardy and adapt well to areas where frost and freezing temps are common. They are also very true to their name, reaching 9-15 inches in length and 2-3 inches in diameter when mature. They can be harvested before then if desired, and are actually their most flavorful when about an inch in diameter. Use Giant Musselburgh leeks whenever and wherever you would their garlic or onion relatives. They're milder and sweeter though, so will add their own unique flavor to all of your favorites. Chefs swear by them for soups and stews!
More Information| SKU | DL013850 |
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| Item Package Size | Packet |
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| Seeds Per Packet | approx. 560 seeds per packet |
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| Botanical Name | Allium ampeloprasum |
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| How To Grow | Direct sow or start indoors |
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| Light Requirements | Full Sun |
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| Planting Depth | 1/4-1/2 inch |
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| Seed Spacing | 4-5 inches (seeds); 12-24 inches (transplants) |
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| Row Spacing | 12-18 inches |
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| Space After Thinning | 12 inches |
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| Days To Germinate | 6-16 days |
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| Days To Maturity | 90-120 |
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| Growth Rate | Slow |
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| Tolerates | Cold, Heat |
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| Seed Life Cycle | Biennial |
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| Certifications | Heirloom |
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| Advantages | Edible |
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| Additional Information | Landreth's Original |
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| Item Unit Of Measure | Packet |
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| Ships As | Seed |
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| Ships To Canada | Yes |
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