Autumn Giant Leek

Leek—Sow seed indoors in late winter. Sprinkle on soil surface, barely covering, and keep moist until the thread-like seedlings emerge. Grow in full sun, and cool conditions, with afternoon temps under 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Set seedlings outdoors 6-8 weeks before last frost of spring into rich, finely-worked garden soil. Plant in rows one foot apart and allow up to 6 inches between seedlings in... more »

Leek—Sow seed indoors in late winter. Sprinkle on soil surface, barely covering, and keep moist until the thread-like seedlings emerge. Grow in full sun, and cool conditions, with afternoon temps under 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Set seedlings outdoors 6-8 weeks before last frost of spring into rich, finely-worked garden soil. Plant in rows one foot apart and allow up to 6 inches between seedlings in the row. Weeds must be controlled as the seedlings do not compete well. When plants reach about the thickness of a pencil, mulch may be applied to control weeds and conserve moisture. Add to the mulch as the plants grow, until final depth of mulch is about six inches. This will blanch the lower portion of the plant and allow the leeks to grow thick and succulent. (less)