Four Musselburgh leeks on a wooden table
One Musselburgh leek on a wooden table
A bed of Musselburgh leeks being blown in the wind
A bed of Musselburgh leeks growing outside under a covering of snow
A frosty Musselburgh leek growing outside
Four Musselburgh leeks on a wooden table
One Musselburgh leek on a wooden table
A bed of Musselburgh leeks being blown in the wind
A bed of Musselburgh leeks growing outside under a covering of snow
A frosty Musselburgh leek growing outside

Seeds of Scotland

Leek - Musselburgh

£2.00

Allium ampeloprasum - approximately 300 seeds.

 

A staple for any Northern garden this is a Scottish variety from the early nineteenth century from the area of Musselburgh, just east of Edinburgh.  Well known for being robust and resilient these leeks are often grown for winter hardiness and are said to survive even under heavy snow.  Their short stature and stout stems make them a good choice for growing in a windy spot too. 

The Musselburgh leek is recognised by the 'Slow Food Foundation for Biodiversity' and 'Slowfood UK'  for its importance to Scottish cuisine. 

 

 

 

 

Growing Info

Sow into pots or a deep seed flat and place on a sunny window ledge, in a polytunnel or greenhouse in March.  Once the seedlings reach the thickness of a pencil, transplant them into there final growing position (Late May to early July).  Alternatively, try direct sowing into nursery rows in April with some protection.

TIP: When transplanting, dib a hole much wider than the baby leek. Trim the roots and place the seedling into the hole nice and deep.  Water in but don't backfill the hole. This should give the leek space to fill out.

Resources

For more information about growing and saving seeds check out the Grow North Growing Guide a fantastic resource produced by Transition Black Isle specifically for growers in the North of Scotland.

Postage

*Last postage date for Christmas - 20th December 2024* Orders placed after this date will be posted on the 6th of January 2025.

All seeds are posted via Royal Mails 24-hour tracked service at a flat rate of £3.00. Please note, due to legislation covering the inspection and sale of seeds, we can only post orders to Scotland, England and Wales.