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9. 416G.56 King Richard Organic Leek Seed, 2 X 25,000 seeds
Days to Maturity- 75 days
Remarkable earliness and size. Beautiful full-sized leeks. In favourable soil and culture, the white shanks are over a foot long to the first leaf. Medium-green leaves with full habit. For baby leeks, plant closely (40 seeds/ft.) and harvest at finger size. While not hardy enough for overwintering, they will withstand medium-heavy frost (32° to 20°F/0° to -7°C) without losing their healthy appearance. Conventional plants are also available. USDA Certified Organic. Avg. 9,500 seeds/oz. Packet: 250 seeds.
10. 2092G.54 Tadorna Organic Leek Seed- 2 X 5000 seeds
Days to maturity: 100 days
The most reliable OP fall leek. A vigorous grower producing a medium-length white shank and contrasting, very dark blue-green foliage. Holds in the field for fall into winter harvest, and overwinters in moderate climates. Moderate leaf disease resistance. USDA Certified Organic. Avg. 10,600 seeds/oz. Packet: 250 seeds.
GROWING INFORMATION SCIENTIFIC NAME: Allium porrum
CULTURE: A large, upright, non-bulbing type of Allium. Matures to long, thick, blanched shanks topped with 1-1 1/2" wide flat leaves. Leeks are heavy feeders and require fertile soil (pH of 6.2-6.8) for best results.
GROWING SEEDLINGS: Sow in flats in Feb.-March, 1/4" apart, 1/4" deep. Transplant to 1 1/2" plug flats when large enough to handle, or start in plug flats, thinning to one plant per cell.