Large American Flag Leek

Large American Flag is a cold-hardy heirloom leek with thick white stems and a mild, sweet flavor milder than most onions. A culinary staple closely related to both onion and garlic, it brings a gentle allium note to soups, stews, and pies.

At a glance

• Type: Heirloom leek (Allium)
• Stems: Large, thick, white
• Leaves: Flat and green
• Flavor: Mild and sweet
• Hardiness: Bred to endure cold weather
• Sun: Full sun
• Non-GMO: Open-pollinated heirloom

Best for

• Soups and stews
• Traditional meat pies
• Braising and roasting
• Fall and overwinter harvests
• Mild onion flavor in cooking

How to grow

Start seeds indoors early and transplant into full sun. Hill or trench soil around the stems as they grow to blanch and lengthen the tender white shanks. Its cold hardiness allows harvesting well into the fall and winter.

Flavor profile

Mild, sweet, and subtly oniony with a hint of garlic, far gentler than a raw onion.

About MIgardener

MIgardener is a Michigan-based seed company offering affordable, non-GMO heirloom seeds for home gardeners.