Allium ampeloprasum 'Giant Musselburgh'
Leek
Photo of Allium ampeloprasum 'Giant Musselburgh' - Leek
No photo for the moment for Allium ampeloprasum 'Giant Musselburgh' - Leek
Please note: You must be the owner of the posted photo and it must not be copyrighted.
Things You Must Knows cannot be held responsible for photos posted in violation of this rule
Common Name:
Plant Type:
Flower color:
Foliage color:
GreenSun (From 0 to 5):
Water (From 0 to 5):
Maximum temperature:
Minimum temperature:
Maximum height:
Leek (Allium ampeloprasum 'Giant Musselburgh') - Description
Still delicious after 150 years, this flamboyantly foliaged leek is sometimes called American Flag. It's very winter hardy and does well in the south. The succulent portion of the stem is typically at least a foot long and 2-3" across.
Leek (Allium ampeloprasum 'Giant Musselburgh') - Blooming
Small flowers form balls on the tips of the flowering stems that are good for both fresh and dry floral arrangements.
Leek (Allium ampeloprasum 'Giant Musselburgh') - Growth
Leeks are part of the onion-family and are grown as cool-season annuals. They are long-season, frost hardy vegetables. It is possible for crop to continue from midsummer to the next spring.
Leek (Allium ampeloprasum 'Giant Musselburgh') - Planting
Sow seeds directly into the ground 4 weeks before the last frost date in your area. However, since leeks take so long to mature, it is often best to start seedlings indoors. Plant indoors 8 weeks before the last frost date. Best to keep seedling tops cut to 3" tall. Transplant out on or right after the last frost date.Before planting, work in a 2" thick layer of compost into the soil. With clay and heavy soils, it is best to plant in raised beds. Sow seeds 1/2" deep, 1" apart in rows 18" apart. Make sure to thin seedlings to 6" apart with 1-2' between rows.Set transplants 6" apart and 4" deep in trenches that are 8" deep and wide. Rows spaced 18" apart.
Leek (Allium ampeloprasum 'Giant Musselburgh') - Pest
Relatively pest free.
Leek (Allium ampeloprasum 'Giant Musselburgh') - Interesting facts
Sweet onion flavor. Leeks taste great raw or cooked. Nice addition to salads, stews, soups, and stir-fries. Acts as a diuretic.
Leek (Allium ampeloprasum 'Giant Musselburgh') - Soil and irrigation
Blanch the stems by slowly filling in the trenches as the plants grow. Can also mound soil around the stems. Water as needed to keep the soil evenly moist. Usually 1" per week is good.
