Leek, American Flag Seeds

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American Flag Leek plants produce a semi-sweet, mild, onion-like tasting, white stalk with green leaves.

How to Grow American Flag Leek

  • Latin Name: Allium ampeloprasum
  • Days to Maturity: 130- 140
  • Hardiness Zone: 3- 9
  • Soil: Rich
  • Temperature: Warmer
  • Light Preference: Full sun
  • Planting:
    • Depth: 1/4"
    • Plant Space: 6"
    • Row Spacing: 6"
  • Pests/disease: downy mildew, maggots and thrips
  • Seed Count:
    • 1 oz - Approximately 9,000 Seeds
    • 4 oz - Approximately 36,000 Seeds
    • 1 lb - Approximately 144,000 Seeds


Leeks should be grown in moist, fertile soil and blanched. Blanching during the growing cycle can be done by building up a mound of dirt around the stalks. Harvest the leeks as soon as they reach the desired size.