Leek 'Giant Musselburgh'
Allium ampeloprasum var. porrum
Vegetable Seeds Leek Musselburgh...
Leek Musselburgh Improved 1...
Thompson & Morgan...
HEIRLOOM LEEK WINTER GIANT 3 HIGH...
Giant Musselburgh is a variety of Leek which is a member of the Allium family. Its botanical name is Allium ampeloprasum var. porrum 'Giant Musselburgh'. Giant Musselburgh is a heirloom (open pollinated) variety.
This popular Scottish heirloom (heritage) leek is known for its large, fat, tender stalks, mild flavor, and overwintering capabilities. It does well in the North or South.A type of Vegetable, it mainly grows as an Annual plant - which means it typically only grows best for a single growing season. Giant Musselburgh normally grows to a mature height of 30.0 cm (that's 11.7 inches imperial).
United Kingdom is believed to be where Giant Musselburgh originates from.
Giant Musselburgh Leek is normally quite a low maintenance plant and is normally very easy to grow - great for beginner gardeners!
This plant info is provided by the myfolia gardener's wiki. All details about Leek 'Giant Musselburgh' have been kindly provided by our members.
How to grow Leek 'Giant Musselburgh'
Growing Giant Musselburgh from seed
Start indoors several weeks before last frost.Sow 0.78 inches (2.0 cm) deep with a guideline distance of 0.39 inches (1.0 cm). For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 16°C / 61°F.
Transplanting Giant Musselburgh
Make a hole with dibber 6 in/15cm deep and place plant into each hole then fill with water. Do not fill hole with soil. As the season progresses, dirt will fall into the hole slowly blanching the leek.Giant Musselburgh is very hardy, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.
Harvesting Giant Musselburgh
Leek 'Giant Musselburgh' information
How long does Giant Musselburgh take to grow?
These estimates for how long Leek 'Giant Musselburgh' takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world. Start logging and journaling your observations to participate!
Officially Introduced in 1834, but grown for a long time before that.
Giant Musselburg, Musselburg Improved, Musselburg, Musselburg heirloom, heirloom Musselburg