{"title":"Leek Seeds","description":"\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"IKGXN7V\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"html\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e(\u003ci\u003eAllium ampeloprasum\u003c\/i\u003e) Leeks are a delicious, mild-tasting onion relative that require a long season but are otherwise very easy to grow. Start the tiny seeds indoors in early spring. Give leeks the richest possible soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"leek-bulgarian-giant","title":"Leek Seeds, Bulgarian Giant","description":"\u003cp\u003eA true garden giant! This traditional Bulgarian variety is famous for its mild, sweet flavor and its remarkable size. In our Missouri trial gardens, we’ve grown plants reaching 6 feet from root to tip, and sometimes even longer. The broad leaves and thick, snowy-white stems make a striking sight in the garden, while staying tender and delicious in the kitchen. Perfect for soups, roasting, or enjoying fresh, Bulgarian Giant also makes a wonderful novelty for children and families, ideal for a “who can grow the biggest leek?” competition! With a recorded history dating back to at least the late 19th century, Generations of Bulgarian gardeners treasured this variety for both market and home use, and it remains a true heirloom worth preserving.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips: \u003c\/strong\u003eSow indoors in late winter. Set outdoors 6-8 weeks before last frost of spring into rich, finely-worked garden soil. Hill up plants for long white shanks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59511023337758,"sku":"LK103","price":3.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/2280\/5022\/files\/leek_bulgarian_giant_1.jpg?v=1782393866"},{"product_id":"leek-carentan","title":"Leek Seeds, Carentan","description":"\u003cp\u003eLong, thick (2 inches across), vigorous, and fast growing; delicate, deliciously mild flavor; great fresh or cooked. The Carentan leek was mentioned by Vilmorin in 1885. An old European favorite that is becoming rare. Very adaptable and yields are good.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips: \u003c\/strong\u003eSow indoors in late winter. Set outdoors 6-8 weeks before last frost of spring into rich, finely-worked garden soil. Hill up plants for long white shanks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59511063150878,"sku":"LK101","price":3.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/2280\/5022\/files\/leek_carentan_1.jpg?v=1782395356"},{"product_id":"leek-autumn-giant","title":"Leek Seeds, Autumn Giant","description":"\u003cp\u003eMidseason. This Western European heirloom leek is celebrated for its fine culinary qualities as well as its reliable, uniform growing ability. An exemplary variety, it was given an Award of Garden Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society. The RHS noted its uniform stems with resistance to bolting and bulbiness. Try this traditional European heirloom in Vichyssoise, potato and leek pie, gratins, and more! Leaves are medium green with a thick white shank that is medium in length, about 18 inches long.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips: \u003c\/strong\u003eSow indoors in late winter. Set outdoors 6-8 weeks before last frost of spring into rich, finely-worked garden soil. Hill up plants for long white shanks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59511121150238,"sku":"LK106","price":3.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/2280\/5022\/files\/leek_autumn_giant.jpg?v=1782396234"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/2280\/5022\/collections\/Leek_Autumn_Giant.jpg?v=1783528262","url":"https:\/\/www.rareseeds.com\/collections\/leek-seeds.oembed","provider":"RareSeeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}