Matures in 140 Days

Leek is a mildly flavored member of the Onion family and is very desirable for flavoring soups and stews.

SOWINGPlant seed outdoors as soon as ground can be worked. For earlier crop start seed indoors 5-7 weeks before last frost and set out after last frost. Plant seed in rows 10 inches apart, spacing seed 1 inch apart in the row. Cover with of fine soil, well pressed down. Keep soil moist until seeds start to grow.

THINNINGWhen plants are 3 to 4 inches tall, thin or transplant 4 inches apart in the row.

GERMINATIONGerminates in 7 to 14 days depending on soil and weather conditions.

REMARKSCultivate and draw up earth well around plants so they are fairly well covered at all times. Water regularly and fertilize every 4 to 6 weeks.