American Flag Leek
The American Flag Leek, a stately and flavorful member of the allium family, brings a mild, onion-like taste to diverse culinary dishes. These leeks contribute a unique flavor to soups, stews, and various dishes with their distinctive appearance and culinary versatility, Enjoy the mild, sweet taste of these leeks, cultivated with care in your own garden.
- Choose a sunny location with well-drained, fertile soil. Start the American Flag Leek seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last expected frost or sow them directly in the garden as soon as the soil is workable.
- Plant the seeds 1/4 inch deep, and once seedlings are around 6 inches tall, transplant them to the garden, spacing them 4-6 inches apart in rows.
- Keep the soil consistently moist, providing ample water during dry spells. Mulching around the leeks helps retain moisture and suppress weeds.
- Typically matures in 90-120 days. Harvest when the leeks are at least 1 inch in diameter, blanching them by gradually mounding soil around the stems for a tender, pale portion.