120 DAYS
Allium ampeloprasum
Large American Flag leeks offer a mild and delicate onion flavour that truly shines in hearty dishes. These leeks produce long, vibrant green stalks with a crisp texture, making them a delightful addition to your vegetable garden. They thrive in cooler weather and can be harvested over a long period, providing fresh flavour for soups, stews, and more.
Size: Mature plants typically reach 12 to 18 in. tall and up to 2 in. in diameter.
Yield: Expect a generous harvest, with multiple leeks per plant over an extended season.
Taste: Offers a sweet, mild onion flavour that enhances many dishes without overwhelming.
How to use: Ideal for soups, stews, or grilled on the barbecue. Can be used both fresh and cooked.
Planting tips: Sow seeds indoors 8 to 10 weeks before the last frost or direct sow into well-drained soil when soil temperatures are consistently above 10°C. Space seeds approximately 6 to 8 inches apart and harvest as needed.
Harvest tips: Leeks are ready for harvest when stalks are thick and about 1 to 2 in. in diameter; pull up carefully to avoid breaking the plant.
