{"product_id":"leek-seeds-american-flag","title":"LEEK Seeds, American Flag","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmerican Flag Leek (Allium ampeloprasum 'American Flag')\u003c\/strong\u003e is an heirloom, open-pollinated leek with thick, mild, white-to-green stems. Hardy and cold-tolerant, it brings a sweet onion flavor to soups, stews, and braises.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allium ampeloprasum 'American Flag'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heirloom, open-pollinated leek\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun (6 to 8 hours)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fertile, well-drained, organic-rich\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Set deep (about 6 inches) to blanch stems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoups, stocks, and stews\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBraises and gratins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaute and side dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFall and cool-season gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart seeds indoors and transplant into deep holes, or hill soil around the stems as they grow to blanch the white shanks. Grow in full sun and fertile soil with consistent moisture. Cold-tolerant leeks can hold in the garden into late fall. Harvest once stems reach usable thickness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFlavor profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMild, sweet, and onion-like without sharpness, becoming silky and savory when cooked slowly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout 99Heirlooms\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e99Heirlooms is a seed company devoted to heirloom and open-pollinated varieties, giving home gardeners dependable seeds with the character and heritage of generations past.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"99Heirlooms.com","offers":[{"title":"1 gram","offer_id":50304496369942,"sku":"D-35-0940090","price":1.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0832\/5555\/8422\/files\/LEEK_Seeds_American_Flag.jpg?v=1764611873","url":"https:\/\/madelines.sbs\/products\/leek-seeds-american-flag","provider":"Madeline's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}