We suggestnon-organicRally Leek as a replacement

The Rally Leek is a vigorous hybrid leek for early production. Earlier than the others, producing high-quality, long uniform shanks. Cleans easily and holds strong against thrips and rust.

50 seeds

PLANTING

Alliumampeloprasm

Germination:5-10 days.

Germination rates for alliums (onions/shallots/chives/leeks) decline rapidly. We strongly encourage you to purchase new seed each growing season.

Germination Temperature:Optimum soil temperatures 60-75F.

Seed Sowing Depth:1/4″ deep

Sowing Indoors:Start 8-10 weeks before the last frost with soil temperatures 60-75F.Sowin flats 1/4 deep, 1/4 apart. Transplant seedlings out mid/late spring, 4-6 apart. Liquid fertilize seedlings every 7-10 days. Seedling’s size should be about a pencil-thick at transplantingtime.

Sowing Outdoors–Early to mid-spring when the soil temperature reaches at least55-60 F. Sow 1-3 seeds per inch, thin to 4-6 apart.

How much does a packet plant:25-30foot single row

Harvest– Start harvesting baby leeks at 1/2 diameter and leave some for a larger end-of-season harvest.

Tips– The Rally Leek needs fertile, well-drained soil. Amend withcompost or apply organic granular fertilizer. Adequate water is very important for optimum growth, 1″ per week.You can plant leeks in a trench and as the plants mature, fill in around them to assist in blanching.