{"product_id":"leek-musselburgh","title":"Leek Musselburgh","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"440\" data-end=\"643\"\u003eLeek Musselburgh is a classic Scottish heirloom variety first introduced in 1834. It remains one of the most popular leek varieties thanks to its hardiness, dependable growth, and excellent mild flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"937\"\u003eThis late-season variety produces large, thick stems that stand well through winter, making it ideal for gardeners who want a reliable cold-weather crop. Musselburgh grows well in most locations and performs best in a sunny position with fertile soil enriched with well-rotted organic matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"939\" data-end=\"1065\"\u003eLeeks are a practical vegetable for home growers and are perfect for soups, stews, roasting, casseroles, and everyday cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1083\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1083\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1333\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"pum2su\" data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1121\"\u003eTraditional Scottish heirloom leek\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"jrz02k\" data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1142\"\u003eIntroduced in 1834\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"s7i03i\" data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1170\"\u003eHardy late-season variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11s77t9\" data-start=\"1171\" data-end=\"1199\"\u003eStands well through winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"dgn9ox\" data-start=\"1200\" data-end=\"1229\"\u003eProduces large, thick stems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"a035dh\" data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1254\"\u003eExcellent mild flavour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14pzxyg\" data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1285\"\u003eGrows well in most locations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"pls9ta\" data-start=\"1286\" data-end=\"1333\"\u003eIdeal for soups, stews, roasting, and cooking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1335\" data-end=\"1358\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1335\" data-end=\"1358\"\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"1963\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17m8tzf\" data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"1397\"\u003eSow outdoors in early to mid-spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"qnkf6\" data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1460\"\u003eCan also be started under cover in trays for an earlier crop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1rn17qh\" data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1523\"\u003eSow thinly in drills to raise young plants for transplanting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"h9gq1p\" data-start=\"1524\" data-end=\"1606\"\u003eTransplant when plants are around pencil thickness and approx. \u003cstrong data-start=\"1589\" data-end=\"1601\"\u003e8 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dljib6\" data-start=\"1607\" data-end=\"1652\"\u003ePlant into holes around \u003cstrong data-start=\"1633\" data-end=\"1647\"\u003e4–6 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1tcvf2n\" data-start=\"1653\" data-end=\"1693\"\u003eSpace plants around \u003cstrong data-start=\"1675\" data-end=\"1687\"\u003e8 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"jqml18\" data-start=\"1694\" data-end=\"1733\"\u003eSpace rows around \u003cstrong data-start=\"1714\" data-end=\"1727\"\u003e24 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1rnl23p\" data-start=\"1734\" data-end=\"1760\"\u003eGrow in a sunny position\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ejdqy8\" data-start=\"1761\" data-end=\"1809\"\u003eAdd well-rotted organic matter before planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1i5w17m\" data-start=\"1810\" data-end=\"1857\"\u003eWater into planting holes after transplanting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ntg178\" data-start=\"1858\" data-end=\"1918\"\u003eEarth up gradually as plants grow to help blanch the stems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12jpnqs\" data-start=\"1919\" data-end=\"1963\"\u003eHarvest alternate plants when large enough\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Lunera Seeds","offers":[{"title":"1000","offer_id":53703501250928,"sku":null,"price":8.93,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1013\/0859\/6592\/files\/ChatGPTImageMay1_2026_02_39_01PM_2.png?v=1777635597","url":"https:\/\/luneraseeds.com\/products\/leek-musselburgh","provider":"Lunera Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}