Leek Succession is a robust member of the onion family (Allium ampeloprasum) bred for reliable production across seasons. Packed with vitamins K and A, this hearty leek thrives in cool weather and produces tender white stalks ideal for soups, stews, grilling, or fresh applications. With its ability to be harvested at multiple stages, from finger-size for delicate salads to full maturity, and its capacity to overwinter in the garden where ground doesn't freeze, Succession delivers both flexibility and extended harvest windows for patient gardeners.
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Leek Succession rewards succession planting with consistent harvests from transplants rather than fixed timing. You can pull tender, finger-sized leeks for fresh eating or wait for larger stalks with better texture and fuller flavor; the plant accommodates both strategies. Its tops never die back like onion foliage, and in mild climates it can live in your garden all winter, becoming a living pantry you harvest as needed until the ground freezes.
This leek excels in soups and stews where its mild, sweet character builds depth without overwhelming other ingredients. Slice it into slivers for omelets, halve and grill the white and light green sections until caramelized, or use finger-sized harvests raw in salads where delicate leek flavor shines. The entire edible length, from white base through pale green, can be used depending on harvest maturity.
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Sow 10-12 seeds densely in a 4-6 inch pot indoors. Keep soil consistently moist and warm until germination. If seedling tops reach over 5 inches before transplant time, trim them back to 3 inches to reduce stress during transplanting. Carefully separate individual seedlings when planting out.
Transplant into garden soil when seedlings are established and the season permits cool growth. Space plants 4 inches apart with 12 inches between rows. Water thoroughly after transplanting.
Direct sow seeds in the garden. Thin to the strongest plant when seedlings reach 4-5 inches tall, maintaining 4-inch spacing.
Begin harvesting once leeks reach at least 1/2 inch in diameter. For the mildest, most tender texture, harvest at finger size for fresh applications like salads. For soups and stews, allow stalks to reach full maturity for better depth and fuller flavor. In areas where ground freezes, leeks can be left in the garden and harvested as needed until frost; where winters stay mild, they often overwinter in place, providing harvest throughout the winter season. Leek tops do not die back like onion foliage, making them easy to locate and pull even late in the season.
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