Allium porrum

Untitled DocumentStoreFeedbackFollow UsAmerican Flag LeekLarge American Flag Leek is a large, upright, non-bulbous type of leek. This heirloom variety matures to have long & thick, white stalks topped with 1 ½ inch wide, grey-green, flat leaves. This variety is tolerant of cold weather and are biannual, but they are typically grown as annuals; warmer climates may have luck over wintering leeks to grow as a biannual than those with a significantly cold winter. The white stalks of Large American Flag Leeks are edible and taste of a subtle mild yet sweet onion flavor. They are great boiled, fried, baked, or steamed, and their flavor can complement a large range of dishes. Unique & crunchy, try using American Flag Leeks in salad, soup or stews, meat pies and stir fries, or simply use in place of sweet onions in most recipes. Although this vegetable is not as well-known as its close relative the onion, chefs and gardeners alike will appreciate the Large American Flag Leek for its sweeter, more subtle flavor. This seed can also be used to grow microgreens.Seed Quantity 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞: To conserve resources we combine all orders of duplicate seed quantities of the same variety into one pack. For example, if you order two packages of 775 American Flag Leek seeds, they will be combined into one pack of 1,550 seeds.Variety InfoNAME: Leek (Allium porrum) VARIETY: American Flag DAYS TO MATURITY: 120 – 130 days POLLINATION: Open Pollinated TYPE: Biennial, typically grown as annual HARDINESS ZONE: Zones 3 – 10 SUNLIGHT: Full Sun / Medium Sun SOIL: Fertile, loose soil with pH between 6.0 – 6.8 PLANT HEIGHT: 15 – 18 inches SPACING: 3 – 6 inches apart TEMP: 40 – 85°FShipping Info ⥇ Free shipping on all orders ⥇ Orders are mailed 1-3 business days after payment processes ⥇ Shipping time subject to change due to inclement local weather/USPS delays ⥇ We do not ship outside the contiguous USA (Virgin Island, Puerto Rico, Guam or Alaska) NOTE: If your eBay address is different than your actual shipping address you are obligated to change your eBay address to the proper mailing address, otherwise, we will default to using your mailing address associated with your eBay account. We will not refund or replace orders if you provide us with an incorrect mailing address. If you have any issues whatsoever with your order, please message us directly before taking further action. Make Sure To Checkout Our Other Selections Before Making Your Purchase!Thank You For Shopping With Monarch Milkweed Seeds