Leek, Giant Musselburgh – 200 Seeds -Heirloom – GMO Free

INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDED WITH EVERY ORDER! Giant Musselburgh Leek (Allium porrum) – 200 Seeds •Heirloom •Non-GMO •American grown seeds •Sow in spring •Sow in summer in warmer climates for overwintering Description: One of the best winter-hardy leeks you can grow. This Scottish heirloom has provided families with hearty soups and stews since the 1830s. An old dependable leek that produces thick white stalks 2–3 inches in diameter. The mild flavor and smooth, tender stalks explain why this variety has been passed from one generation to the next. Culinary Properties: Leeks are great boiled, fried, baked, and steamed. Also go well in soups, stews, and stir fries. The baby leeks after thinning are great in salads. Nutritional Value: Leeks are a good source of vitamins A, C and K (important for helping your blood to clot). They also contain minerals such as iron (which is important for red blood cells) and manganese (involved in the regulation of brain and nerve function) and are a good source of dietary fibre. Growing Instructions: Start leeks indoors 2-3 months before the last frost of spring sowing them 1/4″ deep in flats at 60-70°. When they reach a height of 2″, transplant the seedlings into separate pots. Transplant them in rich soil and full sun about a week after the last frost when they are roughly 6-12″ tall. Dig holes 1-2 feet apart and deep enough so that the plant only emerges several inches out of the soil. Water the seedlings and fill the hole with loose dirt. Does amazing well with celery, onions and carrots as companion plants. As leeks mature, most gardeners blanch the stalks by mounding up dirt or mulch around them. This technique gives the leeks improved flavor and also allows them to grow well past the first frost of fall. Keep soil evenly moist and apply compost or organic material once a month since leeks thrive in very rich soil. Harvest the leeks as soon as they reach a desirable size for eating. Shipping: All orders are shipped USPS First Class with tracking at a flat rate whether you buy 1 seed order or 100. Free shipping over $35. All orders come in a resealable plastic zip lock bag labeled with growing instructions. If stored properly, your seeds can last for years. All seeds have been tested to ensure the highest germination rate possible. Our seeds have no weeds or fillers mixed in. You will get 100% of the seed you ordered. We do our absolute best to get all orders placed before 4pm out that day. Orders placed after 4pm will ship the following day. During peak seasons, processing times may be slightly longer. If you have any questions, please contact us at any time. ***These products have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and therefore we cannot claim to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. All information on our site is provided for educational purposes only.