Leek , Musselburgh (circa 19th C) Mid-season Scottish

Allium ampeloprasum var porrum, 19th C, Mid Season Scottish Flag Leek – mid-season Scottish, exceptionally hardy, one of those reliable old favourite varieties that granddad grew to produce an excellent crop of tasty, thick, short solid white stems with broad Dark flags through the winter (Oct-Mar). also if Harvested young, as baby leeks, these have a fantastically sweet flavour which doesn't falter if they are left to mature - Maturity - 100 days, Seed Count Approx - 250+ avg

 SOWING - Best suited for growing in open ground, sowing direct mid-spring (after frosts), sowing seeds thinly, 1cm deep, in rows 15cm apart. If you don’t have space outdoors or only want a few leeks, you can sow in modules indoors in early spring then transplant outdoors later. Sow one seed per module. Gently draw up dry soil around the plants in stages as they grow, Water during long dry spells and weed regularly.