{"product_id":"pvfs-leek-varna","title":"Varna Leek Seeds (Organic)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeek\u003c\/strong\u003e - Varna - \u003ci\u003eAllium ampeloprasum (Porrum group)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBiennial\u003c\/strong\u003e Varnas have mild, sweet oniony flavor. The plant has hardy blue-green leaves, and thick, 7\"-10\" stems which blanch snowy white. These leeks are good for fall and winter harvesting and grow quickly. Use in soups, stews, and stir-fries. This is a standard variety for home gardens and market growers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDid You Know?\u003c\/strong\u003e The leek is an ancient national symbol of Wales. In fact, a leek is the cap badge of the Welsh Guards, an infantry division of the British Army.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil \u0026amp; Water:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leeks prefer well-drained, limed soil, rich in organic matter. You can either fill a 6\"-8\" trench with compost and fill up the trench as the leeks grow, or plant at surface level and hill them up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Growing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Keep tops trimmed to 2\" and set out 2 weeks before last frost. In warm climates, seed is usually sown in summer for a fall harvest. Leeks overwinter in mild climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting \u0026amp; Storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e In freezing climates, leeks should be stored in cool, moist conditions. Many gardeners mulch the ground heavily in winter and harvest directly from the ground as needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Temperature: \u003c\/strong\u003e60-80°F\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Depth: \u003c\/strong\u003e1\/4\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination: \u003c\/strong\u003e5-12 Days\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight At Maturity: \u003c\/strong\u003e15\"-18\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays To Maturity: \u003c\/strong\u003e130 Days\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun\/Shade: \u003c\/strong\u003eFull Sun\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing After Thinning: \u003c\/strong\u003e6\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprox Seeds per Pack: \u003c\/strong\u003e100 Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"summary__title\"\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"h4 accordion__title\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv id=\"ProductAccordion-collapsible-row-2-template--14352571629681__main\" class=\"accordion__content rte\"\u003e\n \u003cul class=\"list\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eOpen-Pollinated\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"summary__title\"\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"h4 accordion__title\"\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv id=\"ProductAccordion-collapsible-row-3-template--14352571629681__main\" class=\"accordion__content rte\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mobile-wrap\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"characteristics\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"same-height-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-box\"\u003e\n \u003cb\u003eUSDA Growing Zone:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan id=\"usda-zones\"\u003eCertified Organic Product\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"same-height-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-cell\"\u003e\n \u003cb\u003eGrowth Habit : \u003c\/b\u003eHerbaceous\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"same-height-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-cell\"\u003e\n \u003cb\u003eLife Cycle : \u003c\/b\u003eBiennial\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"same-height-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-cell\"\u003e\n \u003cb\u003ePlanting Time : \u003c\/b\u003eFall\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"same-height-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-cell\"\u003e\n \u003cb\u003ePlanting Time : \u003c\/b\u003eSpring\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"same-height-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-cell\"\u003e\n \u003cb\u003eSeed Unit Sizes : \u003c\/b\u003eSeed Pack\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"same-height-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-cell\"\u003e\n \u003cb\u003eSoil pH : \u003c\/b\u003e6.1 - 6.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"same-height-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-cell\"\u003e\n \u003cb\u003eSoil pH : \u003c\/b\u003e6.6 - 7.0\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"same-height-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-cell\"\u003e\n \u003cb\u003eStarting Location : \u003c\/b\u003eDirect Sow\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"same-height-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-cell\"\u003e\n \u003cb\u003eStarting Location : \u003c\/b\u003eStart Indoors \u0026amp; Transplant\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"same-height-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-cell\"\u003e\n \u003cb\u003eSun Requirements : \u003c\/b\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-cell\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-cell\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-cell\"\u003e\n \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"summary__title\"\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"h4 accordion__title\"\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv id=\"ProductAccordion-ab2cf46f-5270-498c-b687-f49db4aababd-template--14352571629681__main\" class=\"accordion__content rte\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mobile-wrap\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"useful_information-tab\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil \u0026amp; Water:\u003c\/b\u003e Leeks prefer well-drained, limed soil, rich in organic matter. You can either fill a 6\"-8\" trench with compost and fill up the trench as the leeks grow, or plant at surface level and hill them up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Growing:\u003c\/b\u003e Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Keep tops trimmed to 2\" and set out 2 weeks before last frost. In warm climates, seed is usually sown in summer for a fall harvest. Leeks overwinter in mild climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHarvesting \u0026amp; Storage:\u003c\/b\u003e In freezing climates, leeks should be stored in cool, moist conditions. Many gardeners mulch the ground heavily in winter and harvest directly from the ground as needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eGuarantee\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 15px; float: left;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/files\/gtg.jpg?18301\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/files\/gtg.jpg?18301\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePeaceful Valley Farm \u0026amp; Garden Supply brand vegetable seeds are guaranteed to germinate. Once the seeds have sprouted, please understand that Peaceful Valley cannot be held responsible for the many uncontrollable growing and climatic conditions that must be met to ensure the success of your crop(s).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Peaceful Valley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42220417286328,"sku":"PV-SNV8330","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/3856\/6328\/products\/organic-leek-varna.jpg?v=1681743537","url":"https:\/\/seedtime.us\/products\/pvfs-leek-varna","provider":"Seedtime Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}