{"product_id":"leek-seeds-large-american-flag-clearance-seeds","title":"Leek Seeds - Large American Flag - Clearance Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e44% Germination - Non-refundable clearance seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e. 90-130 Days to maturity. Large American Flag Leek Seeds. Large American Flag seeds produce leeks with large stems and leaves. This hardy crop can tolerate cold climates and has a mild flavor similar to onions, making it excellent for stews, soups, and salads. These clearance Large American Flag Leek seeds are 16% below germination standards. Approx 9,000 seeds\/oz. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.trueleafmarket.com\/products\/leek-large-american-flag-seeds\" title=\"High germ, regular Large American Flag 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 ampeloprasum\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual 2-11 (Biennial 7-11)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90-130\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Germination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7-14\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeding Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.25 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-6 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRow Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8-16 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18-24 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sturdy upright stalk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loose, light, fertile, well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 55-75 F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePests and Diseases:\u003c\/strong\u003e No serious diseases, but monitor regularly for aphids, cabbage worms, flea beetles, and thrips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge American Flag Leek Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightly green and white stalks, flesh, and meat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge American Flag Leek Flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mildly sweet and onion-like\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!--endattr--\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eLarge American Flag 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 Large American Flag Leek Seeds.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.trueleafmarket.com\/products\/leek-large-american-flag-seeds\"\u003eClick here to view regularly priced, high germination seed\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Grow Large American Flag Leeks from Seed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeek is an overwintering biennial that boasts a milder, less pungent variation of onion while having the same tolerances to frost, disease, and pests. Above the soil, leeks appear to be thicker and broader than onion plants, without developing a bulbous root. Leeks mature up to 24 inches tall and take up only a few inches in width in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeeks are a cool, hardy crop that can be sown directly in early spring or late fall. Begin 10-12 weeks indoors before the final spring frost or 6-8 weeks before the first autumn frost. Plant 2-3 seeds 0.25 inches deep per cell, 2-3 inches apart, in the garden in deeply tilled, organic, well-drained soil. Germinates in 7-14 days, thinning back to every 4-6 inches in the garden. Leeks have a shallow root system and require regular watering and a top layer of mulch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLarge American Flag Leeks in the Vegetable Garden\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeeks are an overwintering biennial that boasts a milder, less pungent variation of the onion while having the same tolerances to frost, disease, and pests. Above the soil, leeks appear to be thicker, broader onion plants without developing a bulbous root. Leek matures up to 24 inches tall and takes up only a few inches in width in the garden. Grow leeks alongside other winter favorites such as scallions, garlic, shallots, and onions for similar growing and harvesting times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge American Flag Leeks (\u003cem\u003eAllium porrum var. ampeloprasum\u003c\/em\u003e), also known as Scotch Flag or Giant Musselburgh, are tasty vegetables in the onion family, with a sweeter, milder flavor than onions. It has large white stems with green leaves at the top. It likes moist soil, but shouldn't be overwatered. The flavor is wonderful if extra care is taken to blanch the stalks. Will overwinter in warmer climates. American Flag Leek is a biennial, grown as an annual. Leeks are great boiled, fried, baked, and steamed. Also goes well in soups, stews, and stir-fries. The baby leeks after thinning are great in salads. Leeks have been around since ancient Egypt. Leeks are popular in many cultures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStems grow 10-15 inches long and about 2-3 inches in diameter. Leek seeds should be planted indoors 50 to 60 days before the last frost. Very hardy; overwinters well in most regions, doing well in both southern and northern states. Leeks can also be planted directly in the garden as soon as the soil can be worked - leeks like long sunny days to grow big. Leeks have few pests or diseases. Hilling your leeks will encourage longer shanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvesting Large American Flag Leek\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWide varieties have a longer harvest time, but some may be ready as soon as 80 days. Like asparagus spears, harvest leek stalks from beneath the soil by carefully prying them up from the roots with a gardening fork. As a relative of the onion, leeks are also eaten somewhat similarly, with the white portion of the stalk being the most flavorful and prized part of the vegetable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Large American Flag Leek Seeds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginated around 1870.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso called \u003cem\u003eGiant Musselburgh\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eScotch Flag\u003c\/em\u003e. Leeks date back to the time of the Ancient Egyptians. Their popularity has grown through many cultures since then.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeeks form a tasty, pearl-white bulb with large green leaves. They have a delicate onion flavor that makes them a favorite in soups, stews, and salads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for the home gardener and market grower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended by the Following State Universities or Ag Extension Offices as a variety that performs well for their region. \u003cstrong\u003eFL, OR, TX\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eLarge American Flag Leek Seeds Per Package:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 lb - Approximately 720,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25 lb - Approximately 3,600,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n","brand":"True Leaf Market","offers":[{"title":"5 lb","offer_id":45146429325427,"sku":"83875","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"25 lb","offer_id":45146429358195,"sku":"83876","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/products\/leek-american-flag-seeds-wm_700.jpg?v=1741645064","url":"https:\/\/store.trueleafmarket.com\/products\/leek-seeds-large-american-flag-clearance-seeds","provider":"True Leaf Market","version":"1.0","type":"link"}