Leek Seeds – Non-GMO Heirloom

blue-green tops, prized in soups, stews, and slow-cooked dishes. They are cold hardy and forgiving, standing in the garden for months and even through light winters in many regions. Who it's for Great for patient cooks who love a mild, refined onion flavor. Leeks take a long season, but they are otherwise easy and very cold tolerant, holding well in the ground so you can harvest them as needed. If you enjoy hearty soups and braises, they are worth the wait. How & when to plant Because leeks are slow, start the seeds indoors 8 to 12 weeks before your last frost, or sow them directly in early spring. Plant them about a quarter to half an inch deep; they germinate in about 10 to 14 days. Transplant or thin seedlings to about 4 to 6 inches apart in full sun, in rich, well-worked soil. Growing & care The trick to long, tender white shanks is blanching. As the leeks grow, hill soil up around the stems or plant them in a trench and fill it in gradually, which keeps the lower stems pale and mild. Keep them evenly watered and weed-free, and they will size up steadily over the season. Harvest Harvest leeks once the shanks reach a usable thickness, usually around 100 to 120 days, lifting them gently with a fork. They are very cold hardy, so you can leave them in the ground and pull them as needed well into winter in many climates. Benefits & uses Leeks are a kitchen treasure. Slice and soften them as the base of soups and sauces, braise them whole, add them to quiches and gratins, or use them anywhere you want a gentler, sweeter onion flavor. Homegrown leeks are far more tender and flavorful than most from the store. Why gardeners grow our leek seed Our leek seed is heirloom, non-GMO, and untreated, chosen for strong germination and packed fresh by a licensed seed dealer based in the USA. Grow mild, gourmet alliums and save seed from your best plants. Choose the pack size that fits your garden and get sowing. Growing guide: New to this variety? Read our full guide, How to Grow Leeks From Seed , for step by step sowing, spacing, and harvest tips.