Giant Leek is a cold-hardy heirloom that rewards patient gardeners with thick, tender stalks and a mild, sweet onion flavor. The sturdy plants produce white stems measuring approximately 2 to 3 inches in diameter and 9 to 15 inches long, with medium-dark green foliage. These treated seeds support dependable early establishment, while the long growing season develops substantial stalks for soups, braises, roasts, and garden-fresh meals. With rich soil, consistent moisture, and regular hilling, this variety matures in approximately 130 days and performs beautifully in cool-season gardens.

Germination Rate: 85%. Test Date: 9/25. WILL.

Why Choose Giant Leek?

• Impressive Size: Produces thick stalks approximately 2 to 3 inches in diameter and 9 to 15 inches long.
• Cold-Hardy Performance: Tolerates frost and cool weather, allowing harvests to continue into fall and winter.
• Mild, Sweet Flavor: Tender white stalks bring a delicate onion flavor to soups, braises, roasts, and fresh dishes.
• Heirloom Variety: A traditional open-pollinated leek valued for reliable garden performance and substantial harvests.
• Treated Seed: Seed treatment supports germination and early seedling vigor.
• Non-GMO: Bred through traditional methods without genetic modification.

Planting Tips for Success

• Starting Indoors: Sow seeds 10 to 12 weeks before the last frost, about 1/4 inch deep in seed trays.
• Transplanting: Move seedlings outdoors after the last frost when they are about 6 inches tall and pencil-thick.
• Sunlight: Plant in full sun with 6 to 8 hours of direct light each day.
• Soil: Use rich, well-drained soil amended with finished compost. Leeks are heavy feeders.
• Spacing: Plant approximately 6 inches apart in rows 12 inches apart. Set seedlings deeply or in trenches to encourage long white stalks.
• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist with approximately 1 inch of water per week, while avoiding waterlogged conditions.
• Feeding: Side-dress with balanced fertilizer about once a month during the long growing season.
• Hilling: Gradually mound soil around the stalks as they grow to increase the blanched white portion and improve tenderness.
• Harvesting: Expect maturity in approximately 130 days. Harvest before a hard freeze, or leave plants in the ground because cool weather can improve sweetness.

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Cooking Methods

• Soup: Use sliced leeks in potato leek soup, vichyssoise, broths, and chowders.
• Braised: Halve and braise in butter or stock until tender for a simple, elegant side dish.
• Roasted: Roast whole or halved leeks with olive oil until the edges caramelize and the centers soften.
• Sautéed: Slice thinly and sauté in butter as a flavorful base for pasta, risotto, quiche, or eggs.
• Grilled: Halve lengthwise, brush with oil, and grill for smoky, tender layers.
• Fresh: Thinly slice young, tender leeks into salads, slaws, and garnishes for mild onion flavor.

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Nutritional Information

Applies to harvested leek, not planting seeds. Per 1 cup (89 g) chopped raw leek:

• Calories: 54
• Total Fat: 0.3g (0% Daily Value)
• Sodium: 18mg (1% Daily Value)
• Total Carbohydrate: 12.6g (5% Daily Value)
• Dietary Fiber: 1.6g (6% Daily Value)
• Total Sugars: 3.5g
• Protein: 1.3g
• Vitamin K: 42% Daily Value
• Vitamin A: 30% Daily Value
• Vitamin C: 14% Daily Value
• Folate: 14% Daily Value
• Manganese: 21% Daily Value

*Percent Daily Value based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Nutritional values are estimates for harvested leeks from mature plants.

Important Disclosures

• Variety Disclaimer: Stalk size, yield, flavor, and maturity vary with climate, soil, spacing, watering, care, and harvest timing.
• Seed Storage: Store unused seeds in a cool, dry place away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight. Seal opened packets for best viability.
• Planting Zones: Giant Leek is a cool-season crop that performs well across USDA Hardiness Zones 3 through 11. Follow local frost dates and seasonal growing conditions.

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