Prizetaker Leek, 1880 Heirloom
$3.25
$3.75
The Seed Savers Exchange - (aka Lyon) English historic variety that first appeared in American catalogs at the end of the 1880s. Very hardy 36" tall plants with thick, solid, pure-white base. Even with its large size, the stalk retains its tenderness and mild flavor. 110-135 days from transplant. ±10,600 seeds/oz.
Characteristics:
Stalks grow to 36 inches
Base is pure-white
Mild flavor and tender
110-135 days from transplant
100 seeds per packet
Instructions - Sow seeds indoors ¼" deep and space 1" in all directions. Transplant as soon as soil can be worked in spring. Hill or mound soil around stems several times to blanch as leeks grow.
Sow Indoors: 4-6 weeks before the last frost
Germinate 5-7 days
Plants 6" apart
Plant Rows 12-24" apart
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Organic Tadorna Leek
$3.75
$4.00
The Living Seed Company - This amazing leek is a favorite for its vigorous growth and resistance to disease. An excellent overwintering variety, in mild climates and well adapted for many growing regions. Maintains a uniform size approx. 7" - 8" shafts.
This cold hardy variety is excellent as a fall or winter harvest. Leeks are known to taste sweeter after a frost.
Characteristics:
Stalks grow to 6-10" inches
Sweet and flavorful
Good for short seasons
Tolerant of cold
100
60 Seeds per packet
Instructions - Sow seeds indoors ¼" deep and space 1" in all directions. Transplant as soon as soil can be worked in spring. Hill or mound soil around stems several times to blanch as leeks grow.
Sow Indoors: 6-8 weeks before the last frost
Germinate 7-14 days
Plants 6-12" apart
Plant Rows 12-24" apart
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Organic Tardona Leek
$3.25
$3.25
Winter leek with stocky, dark green shafts that size up well and hold into the fall.
High Mowing Organic Seeds - A favorite of growers in the Northeast for its vigorous growth and good resistance to disease. Well adapted to many regions; overwinters in mild climates. Good field resistance to leaf blights.
Characteristics:
Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated
Uniform size
Winter crop
110 days
100 seeds per packet
Instructions - Sow seeds indoors ¼" deep and space 1" in all directions. Transplant as soon as soil can be worked in spring. Hill or mound soil around stems several times to blanch as leeks grow.
Plant 1/4" deep
Germinate 7-14 days
Plants 6" apart
Plant Rows: 24" apart
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Striesen Leek, Organic
$3.99
$4.39
Renee's Garden - German heirloom leek that grows tall and straight with long, sturdy, fine-flavored white stalks and hearty green tops. Holds very well in the garden for easy, extended harvesting.
Characteristics:
Organic
Strong growers with tender white stalks
A sweet, mild onion flavor
Instructions - It is best to start indoors: Sow seeds 1 inch apart in a container of seed starting mix, cover 1/2 inch deep, and firm soil over seeds. Keep moist and provide a strong light source until seedlings are ready to plant out. Seeds germinate sporadically over 2 to 3 weeks and grow slowly at first. Once seedlings are 3 or 4 inches tall, transplant them 4 to 6 inches apart into well-worked, fertile soil in full sun. To get long-shanked leeks, plant seedlings down deep into the soil, so tips stick up 2 inches above ground level. To start outdoors, sow seeds in well-worked fertile soil in the full sun. Space seeds 1 inch apart in rows 8 to 10 inches apart, or broadcast thinly for bed planting. Cover 1/2 inch deep and firm soil well over seeds; keep the soil moist to ensure good germination. Plant leeks in early spring and again in midsummer for fall and winter use. Long-growing leeks need rich fertile soil, so add lots of compost or aged manure before planting, and fertilize several times over the growing season. Weed leeks carefully when young, and mulch to conserve soil moisture.
Plant In: February-April / July-August
Full sun
Plant 1/2" deep
Space seeds 1" apart
Days to germinate: 14-21 days
Days to Harvest: 10
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Organic Jaune du Poitou Leek
$3.25
$3.75
The Seed Savers Exchange - Beautiful yellow-green leaves, a mild taste, and a wide, thick edible white shank have long made this leek a popular variety in Europe. Described by the French seed house Vilmorin-Andrieux as early as 1856, this rare historic variety was acquired by Seed Savers Exchange member William Woys Weaver of Pennsylvania while traveling in Alsace, France. 100-120 days.
Characteristics:
Organic
100-120 days
100 Seeds per packet
Instructions - Sow seeds indoors ¼" deep and space 1" in all directions. Transplant as soon as soil can be worked in spring. Hill or mound soil around stems several times to blanch as leeks grow.
Sow Indoors: 4-6 weeks before the last frost
Germinate 5-7 days
Plants 6" apart
Plant Rows 12-24" apart
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Organic Alto Leek
$3.25
$3.25
Popular, fast-growing, early summer leek with a nice cylindrical shape and thick, white shaft.
High Mowing Organic Seeds - Tall Bulgarian-type that can be left to mature for beautiful full-bodied leeks or harvested early for delicately flavored bunching leeks good for salads or lightly sauteed. Consistent performance in a summer production, not a winter hardy variety.
Characteristics:
Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated
Summer crop
Versatile
75-85 days
1/64 oz approx.
Instructions - Leeks are a non-bulbing member of the Amaryllidaceae family. Well-drained soil with high fertility and pH 6.2-6.8 will grow the best leeks. They do not tolerate acid soil, especially as young seedlings.
Plant 1/4" deep
Thin to 6"
Plant Rows: 24" apart
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Blue Solaise Leek. 1800's Heirloom
$3.25
$3.75
The Seed Savers Exchange - (aka Bleu de Solaise) Beautiful 19th century French historic variety with truly blue-colored leaves that turn violet after a cold spell. Very large 15-20" stalks are sweet and flavorful. Extremely hardy, good for short-season areas and winter harvest. 100-120 days from transplant. ±8,800 seeds/oz.
Characteristics:
Blue colored leaves
Stalks grow to 15-20 inches
Sweet and flavorful
Good for short seasons
Very tolerant of cold
100-120 days from transplant
±8,800 seeds/oz
100 Seeds per packet
Instructions - Sow seeds indoors ¼" deep and space 1" in all directions. Transplant as soon as soil can be worked in spring. Hill or mound soil around stems several times to blanch as leeks grow.
Sow Indoors: 4-6 weeks before the last frost
Germinate 5-7 days
Plants 6" apart
Plant Rows 12-24" apart
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Giant Musselburgh Leek, 1800 Heirloom
$3.25
$3.75
The Seed Savers Exchange - (aka Scotch Flag) Scottish variety was introduced in the early 1800s. Enormous leeks that are 9-15" long by 2-3" in diameter. Tender white stalks, dark blue-green fan-shaped leaves. The mild flavor stands winter well. Good buncher for market gardens. 80-150 days from transplant. ±9,700 seeds/oz.
Characteristics:
Stalks grow to 9-15 inches long
Stalks grow to 2-3 inches in diameter
Very tolerant of cold
Mild flavor
80-150 days from transplant
±9,700 seeds/oz
100 Seeds per packet
Instructions - Sow seeds indoors ¼" deep and space 1" in all directions. Transplant as soon as soil can be worked in spring. Hill or mound soil around stems several times to blanch as leeks grow.
Sow Indoors: 4-6 weeks before the last frost
Germinate 5-7 days
Plants 6" apart
Plant Rows 12-24" apart
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Organic Esther Cook Leek, Heirloom
$3.25
$3.75
The Seed Savers Exchange - This hardy winter leek has a luscious, mild flavor and produces stems that measure 3" or greater. Plants grow tall and thin and bunch nicely. Longtime Seed Savers Exchange member Suzanne Ashworth began sharing this variety after she received it in the early 1980s from Esther Cook, a Sacramento-area gardener whose family had brought it to the United States from Yugoslavia. Esther had entered the leek in a local fair competition where Suzanne, one of the judges, proclaimed it “just what a well-grown leek should be.” 120 days.
Characteristics:
New for 2020
Stems grow to 3 inches or greater
Luscious, mild flavor
Well-grown Leek
120 days from transplant
100 Seeds per packet
Instructions - Sow seeds indoors ¼" deep and space 1" in all directions. Transplant as soon as soil can be worked in spring. Hill or mound soil around stems several times to blanch as leeks grow.
Sow indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost
Plant 1/4" Deep
Germinate 5-7 days
Plants 6" apart
Plant Rows 12-24" apart
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