Elephant Leek Seeds
Estimated delivery between March 21 and March 24.
Leek Elephant (Allium ampeloprasum) is a striking and impressive variety known for its enormous size and mild, sweet flavor. Perfect for gardeners looking to grow a unique and highly productive vegetable, Elephant Leek is one of the largest leek varieties available. With its robust stalks and excellent storage capabilities, this leek is an ideal choice for both seasoned gardeners and beginners alike, offering a long growing season and a generous harvest.
Features:
- Giant Size: As its name suggests, Leek Elephant grows to extraordinary proportions. The plants can reach up to 3 feet tall, with thick, sturdy stalks that can become a foot or more in diameter. These massive leeks are perfect for gardeners seeking a visually impressive crop.
- Mild, Sweet Flavor: Despite its large size, Elephant Leek offers a mild, sweet onion flavor that is less pungent than typical onions. Its tender, flavorful stalks are ideal for use in soups, stews, roasts, and a variety of savory dishes.
- Cold-Hardy: This leek variety is cold-tolerant, making it perfect for planting in cooler climates. It can withstand light frosts and continues to develop its sweet flavor throughout the growing season.
- High Yield: Leek Elephant is highly productive, with each plant producing substantial stalks that are perfect for culinary use. Its large size ensures that you'll get plenty of food from just a few plants.
- Long Growing Season & Storage: Elephant Leek has a long growing season, taking around 120 days to mature. Once harvested, these leeks store well for extended periods, allowing you to enjoy fresh leeks throughout the winter months.
- Great for Gardeners with Space: This leek variety requires ample space due to its size, making it an excellent option for gardeners with larger garden plots, raised beds, or containers with enough room for the plants to thrive.
Specifications:
- Common Name: Leek Elephant
- Scientific Name: Allium ampeloprasum
- Pack Size: Typically sold in seed packs
- Plant Height: 30-36 inches (tall stalks)
- Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH
- Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during dry spells
- Planting Depth: Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep
- Growing Season: Long growing season (120 days to maturity)
- Harvest Time: 110-120 days after sowing
- Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 3-9
Leek Elephant is a must-have for gardeners seeking a showstopper vegetable that produces large, hearty leeks with a mild, sweet flavor. Ideal for both fresh culinary use and long-term storage, this leek variety will thrive in cool growing conditions and provide a generous, flavorful harvest. Whether you are making a classic leek and potato soup or roasting them for a side dish, Elephant Leek is sure to impress with its size and taste.
Dhara Seeds
Elephant Leek Seeds
Estimated delivery between March 21 and March 24.
Leek Elephant (Allium ampeloprasum) is a striking and impressive variety known for its enormous size and mild, sweet flavor. Perfect for gardeners looking to grow a unique and highly productive vegetable, Elephant Leek is one of the largest leek varieties available. With its robust stalks and excellent storage capabilities, this leek is an ideal choice for both seasoned gardeners and beginners alike, offering a long growing season and a generous harvest.
Features:
- Giant Size: As its name suggests, Leek Elephant grows to extraordinary proportions. The plants can reach up to 3 feet tall, with thick, sturdy stalks that can become a foot or more in diameter. These massive leeks are perfect for gardeners seeking a visually impressive crop.
- Mild, Sweet Flavor: Despite its large size, Elephant Leek offers a mild, sweet onion flavor that is less pungent than typical onions. Its tender, flavorful stalks are ideal for use in soups, stews, roasts, and a variety of savory dishes.
- Cold-Hardy: This leek variety is cold-tolerant, making it perfect for planting in cooler climates. It can withstand light frosts and continues to develop its sweet flavor throughout the growing season.
- High Yield: Leek Elephant is highly productive, with each plant producing substantial stalks that are perfect for culinary use. Its large size ensures that you'll get plenty of food from just a few plants.
- Long Growing Season & Storage: Elephant Leek has a long growing season, taking around 120 days to mature. Once harvested, these leeks store well for extended periods, allowing you to enjoy fresh leeks throughout the winter months.
- Great for Gardeners with Space: This leek variety requires ample space due to its size, making it an excellent option for gardeners with larger garden plots, raised beds, or containers with enough room for the plants to thrive.
Specifications:
- Common Name: Leek Elephant
- Scientific Name: Allium ampeloprasum
- Pack Size: Typically sold in seed packs
- Plant Height: 30-36 inches (tall stalks)
- Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH
- Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during dry spells
- Planting Depth: Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep
- Growing Season: Long growing season (120 days to maturity)
- Harvest Time: 110-120 days after sowing
- Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 3-9
Leek Elephant is a must-have for gardeners seeking a showstopper vegetable that produces large, hearty leeks with a mild, sweet flavor. Ideal for both fresh culinary use and long-term storage, this leek variety will thrive in cool growing conditions and provide a generous, flavorful harvest. Whether you are making a classic leek and potato soup or roasting them for a side dish, Elephant Leek is sure to impress with its size and taste.
Non-GMO
Dharaseeds are Non-GMO and free from genetically modified organisms.
High Germination Rate
Tested for high viability to ensure successful sprouting.
Heirloom Variety
Open-pollinated seeds preserved for quality and authenticity.
Chemical-Free
Free from synthetic pesticides, herbicides, and additives.