{"product_id":"american-flag-leek-seeds-organic","title":"American Flag Leek Seeds (Organic)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAmerican Flag Leek is a classic heirloom variety treasured for its thick, tender stalks and mild, sweet onion flavor. This versatile vegetable adds depth and aroma to soups, stews, and sautés while serving as a milder alternative to traditional onions. Growing up to 12-15 inches tall, these leeks thrive in full sun and nutrient-rich, well-draining soil. They require a long growing season of about 120 days, making them ideal for fall or overwintering harvests in cooler climates. Known for their cold-hardiness, American Flag Leeks perform well in extended seasons and can even withstand frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVariety Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAllium ampeloprasum\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Biennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herbaceous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrop category:\u003c\/strong\u003e Onion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKitchen profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e American Flag Leek is a classic heirloom variety treasured for its thick, tender stalks and mild, sweet onion flavor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecorded feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open-Pollinated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct format:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seed packet with a separately listed bulk option\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSowing \u0026amp; Growing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60-80°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5-12 Days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight At Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15\"-20\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 130\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun\/Shade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing After Thinning:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow American Flag Leek according to the local cool-season window and the recorded starting method. Give seedlings strong light when started indoors, then transplant or thin them to the listed spacing. Keep weeds from competing with the narrow foliage and evaluate soil moisture at root depth rather than using a universal schedule. Harvest leaves, stems, or mature bulbs according to the crop type. For storage types, allow curing after the neck and outer layers reach an appropriate stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plants have a compact, upright growth habit, making them suitable for small gardens or interplanting with other crops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith their easy cultivation, long harvest window, and delicious flavor, American Flag Leeks are a useful addition to any vegetable garden, offering a gourmet touch to your culinary creations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore sowing American Flag Leek, review the packet alongside the current product details and note any range in temperature, germination, or maturity. Ranges reflect biological and seasonal variation rather than a fixed promise. Label each planting with its date and location, then compare emergence, growth, and harvest with local weather. This record is useful for succession plantings and for deciding whether the crop fits better into an earlier or later seasonal window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore related options in our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/growing-guides\/leek-growing-guide\"\u003eLeek Growing Guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Pack","offer_id":49342217453876,"sku":"SNV8072","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1oz","offer_id":49342217486644,"sku":"SNV8072B","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0673\/8123\/1924\/files\/organic-leek-american-flag.jpg?v=1792610700","url":"https:\/\/wellnesswarriorcollective.com\/products\/american-flag-leek-seeds-organic","provider":"Wellness Warrior Collective","version":"1.0","type":"link"}