King Richard
Leek · Summer
Open Pollinated
Allium ampeloprasum
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Amaryllidaceae (Onion family) · Genus: Allium
Characteristics
Color
White
Flavor
Mild
Maturity
Early
About the Plant
Life Cycle
Biennial
Harvest year 1, seeds year 2
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Hardiness
Cool-Season/Half-Hardy
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Exposure
Full Sun
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Moisture
Keep Moist
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Germination
7–14 days
at 40–90 °F
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Days to Maturity
75 days
Fruit Size
12 in
How to Plant
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Start Indoors
8-10 Weeks Before Last Frost
Transplant
2-4 Weeks Before Last Frost
Planting Depth
1/4–1/2 in
Seed Spacing
4–6 in
Row Spacing
12–24 in
Thin To
4–6 in
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Optimal Soil Temp
65–85 °F
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Soil Temp
40–90 °F
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Air Temp
20 °F
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