Leek Seeds

Useful gardening information

Grow leeks for their mild, sweet onion flavor, nutritional value including vitamins A, C, and folate, and their extended harvest window throughout the colder months. Leeks are a versatile and hardy crop, easy to grow, and can be left in the ground for harvesting as needed, making them a valuable addition to any home garden.

Wait till early to mid-spring before sowing leek seed, depending on the weather. They can either be sown in a seed bed for transplanting the following summer, or sown in their permanent positions. If you sow in a seed bed you have the added bother of transplanting, but this must be balanced out by the fact that if they are sown in their permanent position, they will take up a lot of space for a long time before producing results.

Sow the leek seed thinly (about 100 seeds per 3 foot) as germination is usually very good, about 1/4 inch deep and cover the seeds with soil. If the seeds are properly stored they will be viable for about four years, so you can keep seeds for future use. After covering the seeds firm the soil down and water if dry. Rows should be about 6 inches apart in the permanent bed.

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Leek Recipes

IP258 Musselburg Giant

One of the best winter-hardy leeks you can grow. This Scottish heirloom has provided families with hearty soups and stews since the 1830s. An old dependable leek that produces thick white stalks 2-3 inches in diameter. The mild flavor and smooth, tender stalks explain why this variety has been passed from one generation to the next. The largest leek in our trials and one of the last to bolt. 105 days.

TWT040 King Richard

King Richard is a newer leek variety that grows well throughout the United States. This leek variety is a summer type, non-bulbing leek that grows to 12″ in length. King Richard has green leaves with white inside.
Enjoy fresh, grilled, sautéed, and added to soups and stews. Cold tolerant to 20 degrees and can be left in the garden for an extended harvest.

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