Product Description
Grow a piece of history in your garden! This ancient heirloom was first cultivated by the Egyptians and later popularized in the United States by none other than Thomas Jefferson, who proudly grew it in his Monticello gardens. Look forward to impressive leeks with thick, sweet white stalks known for their tender texture and rich, mild flavor that’s perfect for soups, stews, and roasting.
- 200 seeds minimum
- Germination: 7-14 days
- Maturity:150 days from transplant
- Direct sow 1/8” deep in full sun as soon as soil can be worked. In northern climates, start indoors 8 weeks before last frost date. Plant multiple seeds in each container. Harden off seedlings before planting.
- Plant 2 per inch in rows 12-18” apart. To transplant, separate young plants and set 4-6” apart.
