Leek Musselburgh – Approx. 240 Hardy Winter Leek Seeds

Leek Musselburgh – Approx. 240 Hardy Winter Leek Seeds

LEEK
Allium porrum ‘Musselburgh’ is a traditional Scottish variety known for its hardiness and reliable winter performance. Producing long, thick white stems with dark green leaves, this versatile leek has excellent flavour and holds well in the ground through colder months. Ideal for soups, stews and roasting, it is a dependable choice for autumn and winter harvesting.

CHARACTERISTICS:
Height: 45–60cm
Spread: 15–20cm
Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Soil temperature: 10–20°C
Seed depth: 1–1.5cm
Plant spacing: 10–15cm
Row spacing: 30cm
Germination: 10–21 days
Harvest: October–March
Tip: For long white stems, gradually earth up soil around plants as they grow. Protect young plants from onion fly where necessary.

GROWING INSTRUCTIONS:
Sow outdoors from March to April once soil temperatures reach 10°C. Choose a sunny position with fertile, moisture-retentive soil that has been enriched with compost or well-rotted organic matter.

Sow seeds thinly at a depth of 1–1.5cm in drills spaced 30cm apart. Keep soil evenly moist during the 10–21 day germination period.

When seedlings reach pencil thickness, lift carefully and transplant into holes made with a dibber, spacing plants 10–15cm apart. Do not fill holes with soil; allow watering to gradually wash soil in around roots.

Water regularly during dry spells and keep the bed weed free. Earth up soil around stems as plants grow to encourage longer, blanched shafts.

Harvest from October onwards. Musselburgh is winter hardy and can remain in the ground until required.