This listing is priced per plant/plug NOT per tray 



 All 3-4" Seedlings require a MINIMUM purchase of 2 seedlings. This can be across all of our listings, in fact we encourage you to mix and match multiple seedlings species.  This is NOT required for 6-12" plants ONLY our 3" seedlings.  



Live Plants, Seedlings - Ready to transplant to your garden, Non Gmo, USA Grown.



To avoid damage to your plants, all orders placed Thursday-Sunday will be shipped Monday morning.  





King Richard Leek Live Plants/Seedlings

3"-12" Tall Plugs - Fast-Growing Summer Leek, Ready to Transplant! 🌱🥬

Priced per plant/plug! Elevate your soups, stews, and sides with King Richard leeks - an early-maturing summer variety prized for its long, elegant white shanks and mild, sweet onion flavor.

Why You'll Love King Richard



Impressive shanks — up to 12"+ long white stems with medium-green upright leaves; full, uniform habit.

Mild & versatile — sweet/onion-like taste (less pungent than onions); perfect raw in salads, grilled, or cooked in gourmet dishes.

Fast & hardy — matures early (75+ days from transplant), cold-tolerant to light frost (~20°F), great for extended seasons.

Productive — sturdy plants thrive in cool weather; excellent for home gardens or market growing.



Growing Details



Sizes — 3"-12" tall starters (transplant ready)

Latin Name — Allium ampeloprasum

Light — Full sun

Soil — Loose, fertile, well-drained (lightly amended)

Spacing — 4-6 inches apart in rows 8-16 inches

Days to Maturity — 75-130 days (earlier in favorable conditions)

Hardiness — Annual zones 2-11; biennial in milder zones 7-11



Non-GMO • Open-Pollinated • USA Grown in Chicago greenhouse.

Ordering Notes



ALL 3" seedlings require a minimum purchase of 2 (mix & match across listings!).

Thursday-Sunday orders ship Monday mornings to keep plants fresh.



These tags and description should boost visibility for leek growers (summer/fall harvests). Check Etsy stats—if "king richard leek" or "summer leek" drives traffic, prioritize similar.

Next plant ready, or want tweaks/image ideas (e.g., long white shanks with green tops in garden)? Let me know,