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Product description
Allium porrum
A variety with broad, flat leaves, thick stems & exceptional flavour
A hardy and reliable mid-season variety
Sow indoors: January - February
Sow outdoors: March - April
Harvest: October - March
Pack of 500 seeds
Leek Musselburgh is an enduring favourite for a reason. With broad, flat leaves and thick stems, this variety is not only hardy and reliable but also delivers exceptional flavour. A mid-season variety, it is particularly well-suited for colder regions, where it can thrive and produce delicious, nutritious leeks even in adverse conditions. Whether you're looking to enjoy them fresh from the garden or cook them into a delicious dish, the Musselburgh is an excellent choice.
Sowing instructions:
Sow indoors 0.5cm (?") deep, in a tray of compost. Water well and place in a cold frame or unheated greenhouse. Keep moist. Transplant 5cm (2") apart to other trays when large enough to handle. Gradually accustom young plants to outside conditions (avoid frosts), before planting out.
Sow outdoors thinly in a seed bed, 1.5cm (?") deep directly into finely prepared soil which has already been watered. Seedlings usually appear in 14-21 days. Water well until plants are established. Transplant 15cm (6") apart into 15cm (6") deep holes made with a dibber. Allow 30cm (1Æ) between rows. Water seedlings, but do not fill holes with soil. As plants grow, draw up soil onto them to improve length of blanch (white stem).