{"product_id":"leek-large-american-flag-heirloom-seeds-100-non-gmo","title":"Leek (Large American Flag) Heirloom Seeds – 100% Non-GMO","description":"\u003ch1 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRelease in Fall of 2026\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eBring a robust, gourmet staple to your vegetable garden with our Large American Flag Leek. A prized heirloom favorite since the 1800s, this exceptionally hardy variety produces massive, thick, sweet stalks that blanch to a beautiful, creamy white before transitioning into fan-shaped, blue-green foliage. Celebrated for its mild, sweet, onion-like flavor, it is the ultimate ingredient for rich cold-weather soups, stews, and savory roasted dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eWhether you are a home gardener looking to extend your autumn harvest or a market grower supplying premium local produce, Large American Flag grows reliably and beautifully. It stands tall in the garden, handling frost with ease and providing a steady, heavy yield of crisp, gourmet stalks well into the winter months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe B\u0026amp;KM Farms Promise\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eLike all of our varieties, these seeds are 100% heirloom, non-GMO, and completely untreated. Every single packet is grown, harvested, and carefully packaged entirely by hand right here in the USA by our family team. We skip the massive, impersonal factory assembly lines so that we can ensure only the freshest, highest-quality seeds make it to your front door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVariants\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e1 Gram Packet (~350 Seeds):\u003c\/b\u003e Perfect for backyard raised beds, small home garden plots, or an introductory kitchen garden trial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e1 oz Pouch (~10,000 Seeds):\u003c\/b\u003e Great for large homestead plots, long garden rows, or intensive multi-season succession planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e1 lb Bulk Sack (~160,000 Seeds):\u003c\/b\u003e Ideal for commercial market growers, community farm projects, seed-saving libraries, and large-scale agricultural production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eQuick Growing Facts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardy Biennial Vegetable (Grown as a cold-hardy annual)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/b\u003e 12 to 18 inches (Stalks grow 2 to 3 inches thick)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePlant Spread:\u003c\/b\u003e 6 to 8 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDays to Harvest:\u003c\/b\u003e 100 to 120 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSunlight Requirements:\u003c\/b\u003e Full Sun (Crucial for developing thick, robust stalks)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHardiness Zones:\u003c\/b\u003e 3 through 9 (Incredibly frost-tolerant; handles freezing winter temperatures beautifully)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care Guide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhen to Plant:\u003c\/b\u003e Start seeds indoors 8–12 weeks before your region's last expected spring frost. Leeks have a long growing season and benefit greatly from an early indoor start. Alternatively, direct-sow outdoors in late summer for a bountiful winter or early spring harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSeeding Depth:\u003c\/b\u003e 1\/4 inch deep. Sow seeds in a rich, finely sifted seed-starting mix and cover lightly. Keep the soil consistently moist until they sprout (typically takes 7–14 days).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/b\u003e When seedlings reach about 6 inches tall (and look like tiny green onions), transplant them outdoors spaced 4 to 6 inches apart in rows that are 12 to 18 inches apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/b\u003e Maintain consistent, even moisture throughout the entire growing season. Leeks have shallow root systems and thrive with regular watering—about 1 inch of water per week is ideal to keep the stalks tender and crisp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePro Gardening Tip:\u003c\/b\u003e The secret to those prized, long white gourmet stems is a process called \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"92\"\u003eblanching\u003c\/b\u003e! Plant your seedlings inside deep, 6-inch furrows or holes. As the leeks grow taller and reach toward the sun, gradually hill the surrounding soil up around the base of the stalks. Blocking the sunlight from hitting the lower stems prevents them from turning green, keeping them incredibly tender, mild, and snowy white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSuperior Frost \u0026amp; Winter Hardiness:\u003c\/b\u003e Unlike many garden vegetables that wither at the first sign of autumn, Large American Flag Leeks actually become sweeter and more flavorful after being touched by a hard frost, allowing you to harvest fresh food straight from frozen soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eExceptional Storage Life:\u003c\/b\u003e Once harvested, these rugged leeks hold up beautifully in a cool cellar or refrigerator for weeks, giving you a steady supply of fresh, homegrown ingredients deep into the winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGourmet Culinary Versatility:\u003c\/b\u003e Sweeter and far more subtle than standard onions or scallions, they melt beautifully into butter for gourmet bases, potato-leek soups, stir-fries, and elegant side dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePerfect for Intensive Growing:\u003c\/b\u003e Because of their upright, vertical growth habit, they take up very little horizontal real estate, making them an excellent choice for maximizing yields in tight raised beds or companion planting layouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"B\u0026KM Farms","offers":[{"title":"1 Gram","offer_id":50727498875126,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":50727498907894,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Lb","offer_id":50727498940662,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/bandkmfarms.com\/products\/leek-large-american-flag-heirloom-seeds-100-non-gmo","provider":"B\u0026KM Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}