MY MICHIGAN GARDEN
Falltime Leek
Biennial
Plant Height: 30-36"
Planting Depth: ¼"
Soil Temp, Germ: 55-80°F
Days to Germ.: 4-8
Plant Spacing: 4"
Days to Maturity: 80-90
Partial Shade to Full Sun
Moderate Water
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GROWING DATES
Started Seeds Indoors:
Growth Begins:
Transplanted To Garden:
First Harvest:
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Leek, (GGG)
Mediterranean. An extraordinary food, s are similar to onions in many
ways. A long-shanked type of Allium, they will hold their form and provide
a heartier, less watery texture than onion when cooked in soups, braised or sautéed.
The Falltime Leek is long, tender and delicious. Shanks grow up to 3 ft. long.
Considered a summer leek, it will not winter well in hard-freezing climates.
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Propagation:
Can be started in a greenhouse in February and transplanted into the garden.
Sow ¼" deep, thinly in rows. When plants are 6" high, stand strong and have
fattened up, harden-off for 1 week before transplanting. Transplant early
to mid-spring when freezing nights are less frequent. Plant 4" apart
in rows 10-15" apart. Plant slightly deeper than onions, leaving just
the leafy portions above ground. Hilling up around plants 6 weeks after
transplanting will blanch stalks and provide fresh nutrients.
Soil & Water:
Leeks love rich, loamy soils with either a clay or sand base. Well composted
soil will grow large plants.
Harvesting:
Allow plants to become large and stocky before harvesting. Summer leeks can
be harvested as needed. Some types over-winter well with mulch protection;
others should be harvested and stored in a root cellar.
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