{"product_id":"american-flag-leek-seeds","title":"American Flag Leek Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eAmerican Flag Leek is a cold-hardy heirloom leek that grows tall, thick, creamy-white stalks (15–18″ long, up to 3″ wide) under broad flat blue‑green leaves. It matures slowly (typically 90–120 days, depending on the source). Its flavor is mild, sweet, and slightly onion‑garlic-like — refined and not overpowering. These leeks are great for soups, stews, potatoes, and more, adding a smooth, mellow note without harsh bite. The variety is known for its winter hardiness — it can tolerate cold temps, even down to around –12 °C. Leeks are harvested by lifting with a fork when the stalks have thickened, and their long, stand‑up foliage makes them easy to manage in the garden. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- American Flag Leek — Shopify friendly product info --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.45; color: #222;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-size: 1.125rem;\"\u003eAmerican Flag Leek \u003csmall style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; color: #555;\"\u003e(Allium ampeloprasum)\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0; color: #333;\"\u003eAmerican Flag Leek is a cold hardy heirloom that produces tall, thick, creamy white stalks beneath broad blue green leaves. The flavour is mild and sweet with a gentle onion garlic note that blends beautifully into soups, stews, potatoes, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 720px; border-top: 1px solid #eee; padding-top: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 40%; padding: 6px 8px; font-weight: 600; background: #fafafa; border: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003eDays to Maturity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e90–120 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; font-weight: 600; background: #fafafa; border: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003ePlant Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003eStalks about 15–18\" long and 2–3\" wide; plants reach roughly 18–24\" tall.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; font-weight: 600; background: #fafafa; border: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003eExposure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003eFull sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; font-weight: 600; background: #fafafa; border: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003eStart Indoors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003eStart 6–8 weeks before last frost. Transplant once seedlings are sturdy and soil can be worked.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; font-weight: 600; background: #fafafa; border: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003eDirect Sow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003eSow outdoors in early spring once soil is workable, or late summer for fall and overwintering crops.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; font-weight: 600; background: #fafafa; border: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003eSeed Depth \/ Germination\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003eSow 1\/4\" deep. Germinates in 7–14 days at warmer soil temperatures.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; font-weight: 600; background: #fafafa; border: 1px solid #f0f0f0%;\"\u003eSpacing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border: 1px solid #f0f0f0%;\"\u003eSpace plants about 6\" apart in rows 12–18\" apart.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; font-weight: 600; background: #fafafa; border: 1px solid #f0f0f0%;\"\u003eSoil \u0026amp; Water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border: 1px solid #f0f0f0%;\"\u003ePrefers fertile, well drained soil with steady moisture. Mulch to keep soil cool and retain water.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; font-weight: 600; background: #fafafa; border: 1px solid #f0f0f0%;\"\u003eSpecial Traits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border: 1px solid #f0f0f0%;\"\u003eVery cold hardy; stalks can be blanched by hilling soil around the base for extra long tender whites.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; font-weight: 600; background: #fafafa; border: 1px solid #f0f0f0%;\"\u003eFlavor \u0026amp; Uses\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border: 1px solid #f0f0f0%;\"\u003eMild, sweet, and smooth — excellent for soups, stews, potatoes, sautés, and slow cooked dishes.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; font-weight: 600; background: #fafafa; border: 1px solid #f0f0f0%;\"\u003eHarvest\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border: 1px solid #f0f0f0%;\"\u003eHarvest once stalks have thickened. Lift with a garden fork or pull gently; hardy plants can be taken well into fall.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rooted In Nature","offers":[{"title":"Package","offer_id":62734906622321,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/0524\/5809\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_fcf4dd0d-af6f-4c5f-bf66-225fd9ba38f1.png?v=1764365983","url":"https:\/\/www.rootedinnature.farm\/products\/american-flag-leek-seeds","provider":"Rooted In Nature","version":"1.0","type":"link"}