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LEEK Musselburgh (Heirloom)
Allium porrum
Family: Amaryllidaceae
Subfamily: Allioideae
Characteristics: Annual
Seed per packet: Approx 100
An heirloom variety of leek dating back to 1834 and named after a coastal market town on the Firth of Forth near Edinburgh in Scotland.
A popular traditional leek with exceptionally large thick white stems and a mild flavour. A very dependable variety that is extremely reliable and hardy, performs well in even the coldest winter.
Perfers a rich fertile soil, prefers an open sunny position.
Adaptable to most well-drained garden soils, prefers an open sunny position.
Tropical: Late Summer to Autumn
Temperate: Spring to Autumn
Cool: Spring to Autumn.
Sow: 6mm deep
Sow direct in growing position or in trays and transplant when 6-7cm tall.
Plant space: 15-20 cm
Row Space: 10-15 cm
Germination: 10-14 days
Maturity: 12-18 weeks
We now stock a range of Propagation Accessories including the popular Aquamiser Propagation Kits, Pots, Native and Forestry Tubes, Trays, Labels and more.
We can only ship these items to Australian locations, international customers please request shipping quotation prior to purchasing.
Importing to Tasmania Prohibited