Allium ampeloprasum 'Musselburgh'

Musselburgh is a Scottish heirloom leek originally introduced in 1834. with a thick, flavorful stalk and a mild taste.

Sowing
Sow thinly in trays of seed compost, cover with 1.5cm (½in) of compost, firm gently and keep moist. Cover tray with glass, polythene or propagator lid and keep at approximately 15°C (60°F). Seedlings usually appear in 14-21 days. Sow thinly in a prepared seed bed in rows 20cm (8in) apart. Cover with 1.5cm (½in) of fine soil, firm gently and keep moist.
 * Indoors
 * Outdoors

Growing on
Remove cover when seedlings appear. When large enough transplant 5cm (2in) apart in trays. Stand outside for a few days in late May (avoid frosts).
 * Indoor

Transplanting
When 12cm (5in) tall transplant into holes 15cm (6in) apart with 30cm (12in) between rows.

Harvest
Harvest from October onwards.