Leek Seeds – Long Giant Variety (10gm)

🌿 Leek Seeds – Long Giant Variety (Allium ampeloprasum var. porrum)

Description:
The Long Giant Leek is a robust, high-yielding variety of leek known for its extra-long, thick, and tender white stalks and mild onion-like flavor. This perennial vegetable is cultivated for its edible stalks, which are widely used in soups, stews, salads, and stir-fries. Long Giant Leek thrives in cool to moderate climates and is appreciated for its long growing season, uniform growth, and excellent storage capacity.

Plant Characteristics:

• Type: Biennial (grown as an annual)

• Family: Amaryllidaceae

• Height: 60–90 cm

• Leaves: Flat, broad, dark green leaves

• Stalks: Long, cylindrical, thick, and tender with a mild onion taste

• Flavor: Mild, sweet, and less pungent than onions or garlic

Growing Information:

• Sowing Season: Early spring or late summer for fall/winter harvest

• Sowing Depth: 1 cm in seed trays or directly in soil

• Germination Time: 10–14 days

• Transplanting: When seedlings are 15–20 cm tall, space 15–20 cm apart in rows 30–40 cm apart

• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil: Deep, fertile, well-drained loamy soil with good moisture retention

• Watering: Regular, consistent watering is essential for tender stalk development

Cultivation Tips:

• Blanching by mounding soil or straw around the base of the stalks improves whiteness and tenderness.

• Mulch around plants to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.

• Apply balanced organic fertilizer during growth to promote thick, long stalks.

Harvest:
Leeks are ready for harvest 120–150 days after sowing, depending on climate and growing conditions. Pull plants carefully to avoid damaging the long stalks.

Uses:

• Culinary: Ideal for soups, stocks, stir-fries, and salads due to its mild and sweet flavor.

• Storage: Long Giant Leeks store well in cool, humid conditions for several weeks.

• Nutrition: Rich in vitamins A, C, K, folate, and dietary fiber, supporting immunity and digestive health.

Nutritional Value:
Leeks provide essential nutrients and antioxidants while being low in calories. They help improve heart health, support digestion, and offer anti-inflammatory benefits.