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606 Leeks Vegetable Starts
Leeks are a versatile cool-season vegetable with long white stems and tender green leaves that add a subtle onion-like flavour to soups, stews, sauces, roasted dishes, and more.
These easy-to-grow starts give your vegetable garden a head start and are an excellent choice for gardeners looking to enjoy a long harvest season. The American Flag variety is a dependable classic known for its tender stems and excellent flavour.
Why You'll Like It
Classic Garden Favourite — Leeks are a versatile kitchen vegetable with a mild, delicate flavour that's less sharp than onions.
American Flag Variety — A well-loved traditional leek variety producing long, thick white stems with attractive blue-green foliage.
Cool-Season Crop — Leeks thrive in cooler temperatures and are well suited to spring and fall gardens.
Long Harvest Window — Leeks can be harvested as they mature, making them a useful crop for extending the vegetable harvest.
Versatile in the Kitchen — Excellent in soups, stews, casseroles, sauces, quiches, roasted dishes, and more.
Easy to Grow — Vegetable starts provide a convenient head start for home gardens, raised beds, and containers.
Leek Variety
Leek 'American Flag' — A classic heirloom-type leek producing long, thick white stems with blue-green leaves. Known for its mild, sweet flavour and tender texture, it's an excellent choice for fresh cooking and cool-season gardens.
Plant Details
Plant Type: Vegetable
Variety: American Flag
Stem Colour: White with blue-green foliage
Flavour: Mild and slightly sweet
Season: Cool Season
Pot Size: 606 Vegetable Tray
Growing Information
Sun: Full Sun
Soil: Rich, fertile, well-drained soil
Water: Keep soil consistently moist, especially during establishment
Planting: Spring through fall for cool-season growing
Harvest: Harvest when stems reach the desired size; gently loosen soil before lifting
Great For
Vegetable Gardens • Raised Beds • Containers • Cool-Season Gardens • Soups & Stews • Roasted Vegetables • Sauces • Casseroles • Home Cooking
Add a classic, mild-flavoured vegetable to your garden with dependable American Flag leeks, perfect for fresh harvests and hearty home cooking.
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Frost Tolerant
Yes
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Deer Resistant
Yes
Edible
Pet Friendly
Toxic
