{"product_id":"blaugruner-x-lillys-leeks","title":"Blaugrüner x Lilly's Leeks","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAllium porrum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlaugrüner x Lilly's Leeks\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity: 60-70\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Blaugrüner x Lilly's leek seed is Colorado \u0026amp; Southwest adapted. Leeks are hardy, cold-tolerant culinary staples that taste similar to an onion but sweeter and milder. Absolutely delicious sauteed in soups, omelets, savory breads, pizza topping more. Try carmelizing to increase sweetness. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe received our original leek seed from Lilly, a lifetime avid Front Range gardener who is a stickler for hardy varieties; and we chose to cross this with Blaugrüner leeks, one of the hardiest, most well-loved leek varieties. This increases the genetic diversity in the seed and the resilience of the crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e In spring \u0026amp; fall, sow Blaugrüner Leek seeds outdoors 1\/4\" deep, 2-4\" apart and keep moist until germinated. Thin to 8-12\" apart. Or start indoors in later winter and transplant outside in spring. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Saving Instructions: \u003c\/strong\u003eChoose plants to allow to flower \u0026amp; seed. Beautiful white umbel seedheads will form. Collect black seeds when fully dry and they easily fall into your hand. Store in a cool, dark and dry location in a paper or mesh bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eApprox 100 leek seeds per packet\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vibrant Earth Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":48758889480444,"sku":"sku-45408989151387","price":4.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3.5g (6 packet equivalent)","offer_id":48758889513212,"sku":"sku-45408989184155","price":8.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/4250\/4188\/files\/leeks4.png?v=1770664962","url":"https:\/\/store.grit.com\/products\/blaugruner-x-lillys-leeks","provider":"Grit","version":"1.0","type":"link"}