Leek Musselburgh have remarkable earliness and length.
Beautiful full-sized leeks, in favourable soil and culture the white stems are over a 30 cm long to the first leaf.
While not hardy enough for over-wintering, it will withstand medium-heavy frost (-7 C) without losing its healthy appearance.
Leeks have broad concave leaves, the sheathing bases of which form a tight cylinder, being the edible part.
Leeks are easier to grow than onions, and more suited to colder climates.
Sow in early autumn and spring. Sow 6 seeds between the distance of 30cm.
They love very fertile soil. Ensure plenty of water.
During the growing period hill the plants with soil 2 or 3 times, higher with each hoeing.
This forces the leaves higher up the plant, the result being extra long blanched stalks, making a much greater edible portion.