Description

King Richard Leek is a fast-growing, early-maturing variety known for its long, slender white shafts and upright blue-green foliage. It has a mild, sweet onion flavor that is excellent for fresh use or cooking in soups, stir-fries, and sautés.

This variety is especially valued for its quick production compared to traditional leeks, making it a reliable choice for shorter growing seasons. It performs best in cool weather and produces tender, uniform stalks when properly spaced and well cared for.

• Type: Open-pollinated biennial (grown as an annual)
• Direct sow: Early spring or mid-summer for fall harvest
• Sun: Full sun
• Spacing: 4–6 inches
• Height: 12–20 inches (edible stalk)
• Days to harvest: 60–75 days

Leeks thrive in cool temperatures and rich, well-drained soil. Start seeds indoors or direct sow and transplant for best results. Gradually mound soil around stems to blanch the lower portion, improving tenderness. Keep soil evenly moist and harvest when stalks reach desired size.

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