Large American Flag Leek
Growing Large American Flag Leek
‘Large American Flag’ is an open-pollinated leek prized for its thick stems and delicate, sweet onion flavor. Rather than forming bulbs, plants develop substantial white stems that bring classic leek flavor to a wide range of savory dishes.
Start ‘Large American Flag’ indoors for transplanting or sow directly where conditions allow. Plant seeds about ¼ inch deep and space plants about 6 inches apart. Grow in full sun to partial shade. This cold-tolerant variety is well suited to containers and can be sown successively for an extended harvest.
Ready to harvest in about 120 days, pull leeks once the stems have reached the desired size and maturity.
Sweet, mild, and versatile, ‘Large American Flag’ is excellent for soups, salads, French-inspired dishes, roasting, sautéing, and everyday cooking.
- Days to Maturity: 120
- Sow Method: Start Indoors / Direct Sow
- Sow Depth: ¼ Inch
- Spacing: 6 Inches
- Sun: Full Sun / Partial Shade
- Height: 24 Inches
- Fruit Size: 8 - 10 Inches
Start Indoors / Direct Sow
¼ Inch
24 Inches
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