{"product_id":"leek-seeds-carentan-clearance-seeds","title":"Leek Seeds - Carentan - Clearance Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e44% Germination - Non-refundable clearance seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e. 95-110 Days to maturity. Carentan Leek Seeds. Carentan leeks are an excellent addition to dishes that need an extra oniony zest. Tender white stems grow 8.5 inches long and 2 inches wide. The Carentan leek came to the United States in the 1800s and became commercially available in the 1880s. These clearance Carentan Leek seeds are 16% below germination standards. Approx 8,980 seeds\/oz. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.trueleafmarket.com\/products\/leek-seeds-carentan\" title=\"High germ, regular Carentan Leek Seeds.\"\u003eClick here to view regularly priced, high germination seed\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.trueleafmarket.com\/pages\/the-vegetable-growing-guide-from-true-leaf-market\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDownload Free Vegetable Growing Guide PDF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!--attr--\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAllium porrum\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 95-110 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e All zones in United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8-10 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRow Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e pH 6.5 to 7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemp Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60-65 F for germination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun or light shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePests\/Diseases:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leek moths, thrips, and powdery mildew\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e White stem with green leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Onion-flavor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!--endattr--\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCarentan Leek Garden Seeds - Below Standard - Low Germ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGermination Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGermination: 44%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eState (Utah) Requirements: 60%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuggested Use\/s: Gardening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecial Directions: This seed is 16% below standard. Increase the number of seeds you plant to ensure you get the growth you envision.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is \"Below Standard Seed\"?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSimply 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).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe send samples of all our seed to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ag.utah.gov\/farmers\/plants-industry\/\"\u003eUtah Department of Agriculture\u003c\/a\u003e, where they perform several tests to assess the quality of the seed. These state-wide and national seed standards are in line with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/analyzeseeds.com\/?v=dfd44cc06c1b\"\u003eAssociation of Official Seed Analysts\u003c\/a\u003e (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\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLow germination seeds are \u003cstrong\u003enon-refundable\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"High germ, regular Carentan Leek Seeds.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.trueleafmarket.com\/products\/leek-seeds-carentan\"\u003eClick here to view regularly priced, high germination seed\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCarentan Leek Growth Habits:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSquare-foot Gardening:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransplant the leeks 4 to a square foot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVarious Culinary Uses for Carentan Leek:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeeks 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCarentan Leek Benefits:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeeks 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCarentan Leek Seeds Per Package:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 lb - Approximately 143,600 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 lb - Approximately 718,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n","brand":"True Leaf Market","offers":[{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":45146529529971,"sku":"83879","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 lb","offer_id":45146529562739,"sku":"83880","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/files\/leek-seeds-carantan-Comp.jpg?v=1759500157","url":"https:\/\/store.trueleafmarket.com\/products\/leek-seeds-carentan-clearance-seeds","provider":"True Leaf Market","version":"1.0","type":"link"}