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Leek Seeds

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  Leek Seeds:  A Garden Staple for Flavor and Versatility atOptions = { 'key' : '621854ac539d350cc2c0c60ed1524a3e', 'format' : 'iframe', 'height' : 90, 'width' : 728, 'params' : {} }; href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLftw5m8b-0HalSl4cwvqKK2BIp4MK4Mp3opsyKDhDz4hyphenhyphenzE9Te1Xa8_aflH0aWNG7Hg3oeG5JOmiOp_oUftDh6VplpVu0zBI0dc9AZWMPdTBgVQ9otQiwV_EV_h7J9Pa0Vjgxx9Xi9T3iZYEuPo39lhY9mr9_fdQJk-EtKY0JLZTUVz2nNCJgJx_MIkBf/s640/onions-1977261_640.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> Leeks are a member of the allium family, closely related to onions, garlic, and shallots. Known for their mild, sweet flavor, leeks are often used in a variety of dishes, from soups and stews to stir-fries and salads. Growing your own leeks from seed is an excellent way to ensure a steady supply of this delicious vegetable, and with the right care and attention, they can thriv...

Onion vegetable seed

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                    Onion  The common onion has one or more leafless flower stalks that reach a height of 75–180 cm (2.5–6 feet), terminating in a spherical cluster of small greenish white flowers   Some flower clusters produce bulbils  tiny secondary bulbs that can be used to asexually   new plants. The concentric leaf bases of the developing plant swell to form the underground edible  .  Most commercially  onions are grown from the plant’s small black seed  which are sown directly in the field, but onions may also be grown from small bulbs or from transplants. Onions are very hardy and can survive in a wide range of growing conditions. The bulbs vary in size, shape, colour, and pungency, though warmer climates generally produce onions with a milder, sweeter flavour than do other climates.  The onion’s characteristic pungency results from the  contains; the release of t...