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

Allium ampeloprasum var porrum, 19th C, Mid Season Scottish Flag Musselburgh leek, a renowned Scottish heritage variety dating back to the 1830s, are highly valued for their resilience and winter hardiness, making them an essential component of vegetable production during the lean winter months. These leeks are straightforward to cultivate and are recommended for inclusion in every home garden. They produce large, dense clusters of dark green leaves and medium-long white shanks, with minimal Bulbing that simplifies cleaning. Additionally, Musselburgh leeks offer excellent flavour and consistently yield abundant crops throughout the winter harvest season. - Maturity - 100 days, Seed Count Approx - 150 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 and 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.