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Leek: Musselburgh
A traditional British leek producing thick, sturdy stems and a mild, sweet flavour — ideal for winter harvests and classic soups and stews.
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Description
Best Grown: Outdoors
Sowing Time: February–April
Plant Out: May–June, once seedlings are pencil-thick and frost risk has passed
Harvest Time: October–March (approx. 30–38 weeks from sowing)
Spacing: Plant 10–15 cm apart in rows 30 cm apart
Height: Grows approx. 40–60 cm tall
Difficulty: Moderate
Why grow it?
- Traditional, time-tested UK variety
- Thick, chunky stems with mild, sweet flavour
- Very hardy and excellent for winter cropping
- Reliable yields and great garden performance
- Perfect for soups, casseroles, and roasting
How to grow: Sow seeds Feb–April in trays or seedbeds. Transplant outdoors May–June when seedlings are pencil-thick. Plant deeply in holes or trenches to blanch the stems. Space plants 10–15 cm apart in rows 30 cm apart. Water regularly. Harvest from October onwards as needed.
Cooking / usage ideas: Excellent in hearty soups, stews, pies, or roasted. Sweet flavour makes it versatile in many dishes.
Seeds per pack: Varies by packet
