{"product_id":"american-flag-leek-seeds-100-heirloom-vegetable-garden-seeds","title":"American Flag Leek Seeds – 100 Heirloom Vegetable Garden Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eAmerican Flag Leek is a classic heirloom variety prized for its long, thick white shanks and excellent winter hardiness. This reliable leek produces tall, blue-green foliage and sturdy stalks that are perfect for soups, stews, and fresh culinary use. A favorite among home gardeners, American Flag Leek offers a mild, sweet onion-like flavor and performs well in a variety of garden settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are growing a dedicated vegetable patch or adding edible plants to an ornamental border, these leek seeds are a rewarding choice. The plants are easy to grow from seed and provide a long harvest season, standing well in the garden into cold weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeirloom variety known for its long, white shanks and robust flavor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold-hardy and suitable for fall and winter harvests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTall, upright growth habit that is easy to blanch for tender stems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVersatile in the kitchen for soups, sautés, and roasting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReliable producer in a wide range of climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allium porrum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Biennial grown as annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; keep soil consistently moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, clumping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer (if left to overwinter)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24-36 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 65-75°F, 10-14 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6-8 inches apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart American Flag Leek seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost date. Sow seeds 1\/4 inch deep in a seed-starting mix and keep the soil consistently moist. Once seedlings are 6-8 inches tall and danger of frost has passed, harden them off and transplant into the garden. Plant in trenches or holes about 6 inches deep, placing seedlings so that only the top few inches of leaves are above the soil. As the plants grow, gradually fill in the trench to blanch the stems and encourage long white shanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep leeks well-watered and weed-free throughout the growing season. Mulch around plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Leeks are relatively pest-resistant but can benefit from crop rotation. Harvest when stalks reach desired size, typically 3-4 months after transplanting. For a continuous supply, sow seeds successively every few weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100 American Flag Leek seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67739791524150,"sku":"EDNA-610","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.7728870772_9kow.jpg?v=1792115964","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/american-flag-leek-seeds-100-heirloom-vegetable-garden-seeds","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}