{"product_id":"onion-leek-seeds","title":"Onion Leek Seeds","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrow Mild, Gourmet Alliums from Heirloom, Non-GMO Leek Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeeks bring a sweet, mild onion flavor and a touch of the gourmet to the kitchen garden. Our heirloom leek seeds (\u003cem\u003eAllium ampeloprasum\u003c\/em\u003e) grow into tall, elegant plants with long white shanks and blue-green tops, prized in soups, stews, and slow-cooked dishes. They are cold hardy and forgiving, standing in the garden for months and even through light winters in many regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat for patient cooks who love a mild, refined onion flavor. Leeks take a long season, but they are otherwise easy and very cold tolerant, holding well in the ground so you can harvest them as needed. If you enjoy hearty soups and braises, they are worth the wait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow \u0026amp; when to plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause leeks are slow, start the seeds indoors 8 to 12 weeks before your last frost, or sow them directly in early spring. Plant them about a quarter to half an inch deep; they germinate in about 10 to 14 days. Transplant or thin seedlings to about 4 to 6 inches apart in full sun, in rich, well-worked soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe trick to long, tender white shanks is blanching. As the leeks grow, hill soil up around the stems or plant them in a trench and fill it in gradually, which keeps the lower stems pale and mild. Keep them evenly watered and weed-free, and they will size up steadily over the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest leeks once the shanks reach a usable thickness, usually around 100 to 120 days, lifting them gently with a fork. They are very cold hardy, so you can leave them in the ground and pull them as needed well into winter in many climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBenefits \u0026amp; uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeeks are a kitchen treasure. Slice and soften them as the base of soups and sauces, braise them whole, add them to quiches and gratins, or use them anywhere you want a gentler, sweeter onion flavor. Homegrown leeks are far more tender and flavorful than most from the store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy gardeners grow our leek seed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur leek seed is heirloom, non-GMO, and untreated, chosen for strong germination and packed fresh by a licensed seed dealer based in the USA. Grow mild, gourmet alliums and save seed from your best plants. Choose the pack size that fits your garden and get sowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Organo Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43858619465935,"sku":"ORIOLE_06_04","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/6437\/1919\/files\/1LO5b-ihfiI665_qruNXP3yR09TVq0U0o_s0.png?v=1782907733","url":"https:\/\/organorepublic.com\/products\/onion-leek-seeds","provider":"Organo Republic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}