seeds per oz.:	10000
yield per 100' row:	150 stalks
days to maturity:	100 - 120
time to viability:	2 - 4 years
soil temperature:	60 - 80
planting depth:	1/4"
seed spacing:	1"
row spacing:	12-16"
mature spacing:	4-6"
succession:	y
self seeding:	n

Description: A little less robust than an onion in flavor, leeks are used primarily in stocks or soups. They also give a mild zing to salads. Archaeological evidence suggests cultivation of leeks going back as far as 2000 years before Christ. The Roman emperor Nero listed leeks among his favorite foods and believed that they gave him a good singing voice. More recently, the leek has become a national symbol of Wales, with the Welsh enthusiastically integrating it in to many of their dishes. Nutrients: vitamins A, K, C, B6, and iron.

Guidelines: Growing: Easy to grow. Frost tolerant, winter hardy biennial that grows in full sun through all seasons. Plant Seeds: In flats, 1/4" deep with 1" between seeds, in rows 12-16" apart. Soil Temp: 60-80?F. Days to Emergence: 6-16. Thin To/Mature Plant Spacing: 4-6". Seeds/Oz: 10,000. Average Yield/100' Row: 150 stalks. Days to Harvest: 100-120. Seed Viability: 2-4 years. Companions: Brassicas, Carrot, Kohlrabi, Lettuce, Parsnips, Pepper.

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