Leek Seeds - Giant Musselburgh
80-130 days. Allium porrum. Giant Musselburgh Leek Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, heirloom, open-pollinated. This crop is suitable for garden plots, raised beds, and market gardens. Giant Musselburgh is a classic Scottish leek with thick, winter-hardy white shanks, 2-3 inches across and 9-15 inches long, topped with medium-dark blue-green leaves and a mild, sweet onion flavor. ~11,000 seeds/oz.
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Growing Giant Musselburgh Leek in the Vegetable Garden
Start Giant Musselburgh leeks indoors 8-10 weeks before your last expected frost. Sow seeds 0.25-0.5 inch deep in trays or cell packs filled with rich, well-drained mix, spacing seeds a few per inch in rows. Maintain soil temperatures around 55-75 F; germination usually takes 6-16 days. Keep seedlings trimmed to 3-4 inches tall to encourage sturdy, stocky plants.
Harden off and transplant outdoors after the danger of hard frost has passed and seedlings are about pencil thick. Space plants 4-6 inches apart in rows 12-18 inches apart. For longer white shanks, set transplants into shallow trenches or dibble holes several inches deep and gradually fill in around the stems as plants grow. Provide full sun, consistent moisture, and a fertile soil high in organic matter for the best size and flavor.
Harvesting of Giant Musselburgh Leek
Leeks are typically ready to harvest 80-130 days from sowing, depending on planting time and climate. Begin pulling when shanks are 2-3 inches in diameter and 9-15 inches long, with firm white bases and healthy green leaves. Use a garden fork to loosen soil and lift plants without damaging the stems.
One of the advantages of Giant Musselburgh is its cold hardiness. In many regions, plants can remain in the ground into winter and be dug as needed. Mulch heavily in colder climates to make winter harvesting easier and to protect roots from deep freezing.
About Giant Musselburgh Leek Garden Seeds
Giant Musselburgh is a time-tested Scottish heirloom, sometimes called Scotch Flag, known for its thick, stocky stems and impressive cold tolerance. Plants form heavy, white shanks with dark blue-green leaves and a smooth, mild, sweet flavor that shines in soups, stews, braises, and roasts.
This dependable variety has been favored by gardeners for generations as a staple cool-season crop. It is excellent for fall and winter harvests, performs well across a wide range of soils when adequately fed and watered, and is a reliable choice for home gardens and small market growers seeking a hardy, traditional leek.
Tips From Our Gardeners
"Sow leeks early and give them rich soil, steady water, and time. Plant into shallow trenches and hill soil around the stems through the season for long, tender white shanks that hold beautifully in cold weather."
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- Jerry Sawyer, True Leaf Market Writer |
Giant Musselburgh Leek Seeds Per Package:
- 1.5 g Packet - Approximately 580 Seeds
- 0.25 oz - Bulk - Approximately 2,750 Seeds
- 1 oz - Bulk - Approximately 11,000 Seeds
- 4 oz - Bulk - Approximately 44,000 Seeds
- 1 lb - Wholesale - Approximately 176,000 Seeds
- 5 lb - Wholesale - Approximately 880,000 Seeds
- 25 lb - Wholesale - Approximately 4,400,000 Seeds
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=======Basic Info
| Latin Name: | Allium porrum |
| Giant Musselburgh Leek Color: | Long, thick white shanks with dark blue-green fan-shaped leaves |
| Giant Musselburgh Leek Flavor: | Mild, sweet, tender onion-like flavor |
Growing Info
| Hardiness Zone: | Annual 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 |
| Days to Maturity: | 80-130 days |
| Days to Germination: | 6-16 |
| Seeding Depth: | 0.25-0.5 inch |
| Plant Spacing: | 4-6 inches |
| Row Spacing: | 12-18 inches |
| Plant Height: | 15-24 inches |
| Growth Habit: | Upright clump with long shanks |
| Soil Preference: | Deep, fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter; pH 6.0-7.5. |
| Temperature Preference: | Cooler 45-75 F |
| Light Preference: | Full Sun (tolerates light shade) |
Other
| Direct Sow: | Yes, in cool climates or for fall crops; more commonly transplanted for large stalks. |
| Start Indoors: | Yes, 8-10 weeks before last frost for transplants. |
| Plant Width: | 6-12 inches |
| Deer Resistant: | Moderate |
| Germination Temperature: | 55-75 F |
| Pests and Diseases: | Watch for onion maggots, thrips, and rust; rotate with non-allium crops and keep beds weeded to reduce stress. |
| Garden Size: | Garden Plot, Raised Bed, Market Garden |
| Climate Tolerance: | Cold, frost, and winter storage in the ground where soil does not freeze solid |