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Carentan Leek Garden Seeds - Below Standard - Low Germ
Germination Details
- Germination: 44%
- State (Utah) Requirements: 60%
- Suggested Use/s: Gardening
- Special Directions: This seed is 16% below standard. Increase the number of seeds you plant to ensure you get the growth you envision.
What is "Below Standard Seed"?
Simply put, it is seed that doesn't meet our state's (Utah) germination standard, a standard that varies slightly from seed to seed. Any seed intended for gardening with a below-standard germination rate cannot be sold alongside seed that meets state requirements (which often reflect national germination requirements).
We send samples of all our seed to the Utah Department of Agriculture, where they perform several tests to assess the quality of the seed. These state-wide and national seed standards are in line with Association of Official Seed Analysts (AOSA), which exist to ensure consumers that they are getting the highest quality seed, as advertised. Since this seed doesn't meet the state standard, we mark it as "Below Standard Seed".
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Carentan Leek Growth Habits:
Sow seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost date. Plant the open-pollinated Carentan leek seeds 0.5 inches deep and thin to about an inch when the seedlings reach 3 inches high. After hardening off, you may transplant them 8-10 inches apart. To maximize the white part of the leek, mound up soil around each plant. Leeks can stay in the garden until just before the ground freezes.
Square-foot Gardening:
Transplant the leeks 4 to a square foot.
Various Culinary Uses for Carentan Leek:
Leeks are a great addition to many dishes. Before using, however, make sure to wash them thoroughly as there may be dirt between the layers of the leek. Once clean, heirloom Carentan leeks are best cooked to release their subtle flavors and soften their fibrous texture. You can use them to make a rich, hearty potato leek soup. Or pair them with asparagus for a great vegetable quiche. You can substitute them for onions in any recipe.
Carentan Leek Benefits:
Leeks grown from non-GMO, heirloom Carentan leeks are a great source of vitamins A, C, and K. Vitamin A helps protect the eyes from age-related decline. Vitamin K is important in promoting efficient blood clotting. Leeks also contain iron, important for red blood cells, and manganese, which assists in regulating nerve functions and the brain. Finally, leeks are a good source of fiber.
Carentan Leek Seeds Per Package:
- 1 lb - Approximately 143,600 Seeds
- 5 lb - Approximately 718,000 Seeds
