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Musselburgh Leeks Seeds
  • Musselburgh Leeks Seeds

Musselburgh

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A large, reliable Scottish heirloom that has been around since 1883. Exceptionally hardy with an excellent flavour and a tender texture. Perfect for colder climates.

Quantity

  • LATIN NAME

    Allium porrum

  • DAYS TO MATURITY

    100 Days

  • LIFE CYCLE

    Hardy Biennial

  • Plant Size

    Height Up To 45cm (17.7in) Spread Up To 30cm (11.8in)

  • Hardiness & Longevity

    Hardy Biennial

  • Ideal For

    Kitchen Garden

  • Position In

    Sun Or Semi Shade

Description

Musselburgh Leek Seeds

[105 days from transplant] The Musselburgh is a large, mid-season leek well beloved in Britain for its mild flavour, tender stalks, and excellent tolerance to cold. It also happens to be one of the larger leeks, averaging 9-15" long by 2-3" in diameter, with just one leek providing a more than ample portion for the average soup or stew.

A biennial grown as an annual, leeks are one of the most treasured winter vegetables because their frost-hardiness will allow a gardener a fresh supply of onions all winter long. Musselburgh leeks are easy to grow, require next to maintenance, and a rarely bothered by cold, heat, or pests. Great for beginning gardeners!

Common Questions

Can Musselburgh leeks survive a winter freeze? Musselburgh is largly regarded for it's frost hardy growing ability. The vegetable can grow in many conditions and will persist throughout the winter frost.

Why are my Musselburgh leeks rotting? Caterpillars love nibbling on the leaves of your leeks and can tunnel down in the stem causing irreparable damage. The feeding damage can cause rotting in the stem and on the leaves.

Can you eat Musselburgh that has rust? Eating leeks that have been affected by rust is rarely a problem as the edible part is the bulb of the vegetable. All you have to do is cut off the top parts of your leek and enjoy in your meals.

Sow and Harvest Times

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Product Features

Sun
Full
Germination Time
7 - 20 Days
Sowing Method
Start in Pots or Trays
Days to Maturity
100 Days
Number of Seeds Per Packet
300
Recommended Soil pH
6.0 - 7.0
Suitble for Samll Space Gardening
Yes

General Advice & Support

Seed Starting. First Frost Dates

How to grow Leeks

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