{"product_id":"seed-savers-prizetaker-leek","title":"Seed Savers Prizetaker Leek","description":"\u003cp\u003e(aka Lyon) English historic variety that first appeared in American catalogs at the end of the 1880s. Very hardy 36\" tall plants with thick, solid, pure-white base. Even with its large size, the stalk retains its tenderness and mild flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e110-135 days from transplant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e±10,600 seeds\/oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConventional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStalks grow to 36 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase is pure-white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMild flavor and tender\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis variety works for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh eating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSautéing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBaking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeeks are most often sliced thinly before being served. Sautéing leeks in butter and then cooking with potatoes in vegetable broth results in either potato-leek soup or\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003evichyssoise\u003c\/em\u003e, a chilled variant first made popular at the Ritz-Carlton in the early 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also substitute leeks for garlic or onions in recipes, but take care to chop them finely as their leaves possess fibers that can ball up while chewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2c4712;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eInstructions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- Sow seeds indoors ¼\" deep and space 1\" in all directions. Transplant as soon as soil can be worked in spring. Hill or mound soil around stems several times to blanch as leeks grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart Indoors: 4-6 weeks before last frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGermination: 5-7 Days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Outdoors: 6” Apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRows Apart: 12-24\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Seed Savers Exchange","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46779602960607,"sku":"0640-P100","price":4.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0022\/3110\/7693\/files\/Screenshot_64.png?v=1740004648","url":"https:\/\/cuppercreeklandscapes.com\/products\/seed-savers-prizetaker-leek","provider":"Copper Creek Garden Center","version":"1.0","type":"link"}