Leek (Comanche)

Spacing

6 in(4 / sqft)

Trellis

no

Seed indoor

Feb 4(-10 w)

Transplant

Apr 1(-2 w)

Harvest

~15–18 weeks from sowing

Last fall harvest

Nov 12(+4 w)

Water

1-2 per week

Seed shelf life

2–3 y

Lifecycle

annual

Seed source

Johnny's Selected Seeds

Drop transplants into 6 in dibbled holes; let irrigation backfill rather than firming soil — gives a long blanched shank. Hill soil up the base 2-3 more times as plants grow. Very cold-hardy; will hold through hard frost.