Giant Musselburgh Leek Seeds 200 Heirloom Seeds, Cold-Hardy Allium ampeloprasum for Winter Harvesting
Giant Musselburgh Leek Seeds 200 Heirloom Seeds, Cold-Hardy Allium ampeloprasum for Winter Harvesting
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Grow a celebrated Scottish heirloom with Giant Musselburgh Leek seeds. This prized variety has been a favorite of gardeners for nearly 200 years, renowned for its impressive size and reliability in cool climates. It produces very thick, heavy, tender white stalks with a delicious, mild and sweet onion flavor. An incredibly cold-hardy leek, it's perfect for a fall or winter harvest, adding savory depth to hearty soups, stews, and roasts.
⭐ What you'll love
- An impressive heirloom variety that produces very large and thick stalks.
- A mild and sweet flavor, more delicate than a standard onion.
- Exceptionally cold-hardy, perfect for overwintering in many climates.
- A treasured Scottish heirloom with a long and storied history.
🌿 Seed details
Common Name: Giant Musselburgh Leek
Scientific Name: Allium ampeloprasum
Sunlight: Full Sun
Watering: Moderate; keep soil moist but not waterlogged
Soil: Rich, well-draining soil
Hardiness Zones: 3-9
Growth Habit: Biennial, typically grown as an annual
Format: Approx. 200 seeds per packet
🌱 Growing instructions
- Sowing: Start seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost.
- Depth: Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep.
- Spacing: Transplant seedlings into trenches 4-6 inches deep, spacing them 6 inches apart.
- Light Requirement: Full Sun.
- Soil: Prefers rich, well-draining soil.
- Care: To produce longer white stems, gradually fill in the trench with soil as the leeks grow, mounding it around the base.
✅ Our seed packets
- Professionally designed and made.
- Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
- Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
- Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
- Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
- Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!
🚚 Shipping
- FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more.
- Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order.
- Tracking is included with every order.