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| Musselburgh | ||||
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| Species: | Allium ampeloprasum var. porrum | |||
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Musselburgh is a Scottish heirloom leek originally introduced in 1834. with a thick, flavorful stalk and a mild taste.[1]
Planner[]
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Growing[]
Sowing[]
- Indoors
Sow thinly in trays of seed compost, cover with 1.5cm (½in) of compost, firm gently and keep moist. Cover tray with glass, polythene or propagator lid and keep at approximately 15°C (60°F). Seedlings usually appear in 14-21 days.[2]
- Outdoors
Sow thinly in a prepared seed bed in rows 20cm (8in) apart. Cover with 1.5cm (½in) of fine soil, firm gently and keep moist.
Growing on[]
- Indoor
Remove cover when seedlings appear. When large enough transplant 5cm (2in) apart in trays. Stand outside for a few days in late May (avoid frosts). [2]
Transplanting[]
When 12cm (5in) tall transplant into holes 15cm (6in) apart with 30cm (12in) between rows.[2]
Harvest[]
Harvest from October onwards.[2]
References[]
- ↑ (2003). Seeds for Heirloom Onions and Open Pollinated Leek Seeds. Roguelands Heirloom Vegetable Seeds Company. Retrieved: 2010-07-29.
- ↑ a b c d (2010). Leek: Musselburgh - Seed Packet. Wilkinson. Worksop, Nottinghamshire.
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| Leek | Musselburgh |