SPRING PLANT: Leek, King Richard

You better get your bed to-gether! for the King Richard Leek!! You will surely want to Prepare the royal feast after you harvest this! This is our ONCE-A-YEAR Spring Pre-Order Sale! Pre-order plants fit for royalty with our plant KING RICHARD LEEK of RICHLAND PARISH!

Don’t miss out on this limited time offer – must buy 10 pots (yep – you can MIX & MATCH pots!) Order now before a royal decree goes out that all leeks must go to KING RICHARD!

PRE-ORDER SALE is March 1-31, 2025!!

All sales are final. We do not offer refunds on plants/pre-orders.

Factors Affecting Plant Survival:

Plant success depends on several environmental conditions beyond our control, including:

Light: Proper placement ensures healthy growth. Some plants may suffer if exposed to excessive sun or shade.

Soil Moisture: Plants need the proper soil moisture levels.

Temperature: Each plant has an optimal temperature range; extreme fluctuations can affect survival.

Cold Exposure: Some plants tolerate short periods of cold but may not withstand prolonged freezing.

Humidity: Low humidity increases cold damage risk, especially for evergreens.

We provide high-quality, healthy plants, but their survival depends on proper care and environmental conditions. By placing an order, you acknowledge these risks and agree to our no refund policy.

For best results, research plant needs and follow proper planting and care guidelines.

Plant Pickup:

When?: or Happening rain or shine!! We will provide pickup times via email (make sure you provide it! We suggest that you provide a Name, Phone number, and Email address so we can contact you.)

The only way that we cannot meet ON MAY 17, 2025 will be if I am dead or there was a tornado or earthquake or my house burned down! Now I enjoy a good laugh but I KNOW none of those things are funny so I pray you are my ideal customer and understand extenuating circumstances.

Where?: We will provide plant pickup address to paid customers (hopefully you will be in the Greater Indianapolis area bcause WE DONT SHIP LIVE PLANTS!

WAIT THERES MORE! You will be (Pre)ordering 10 pots and they will be about 4-5 inch pots and will come in a tray! We are a sustainable company and are aiming to reduce our carbon footprint so they MAAAAAY even be in biodegradable trays!!! Seedling may be moist from recent watering so we recommend bringing an old sheet / towel / plastic tablecloth to protect your !

We are honored that you want to support our small, veteran-owned business! See you May 17th!

Sowing Info:

When to Sow Outside: 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date for late summer harvest, late spring for fall harvest, and in Mild Climates, late summer for the following spring harvest. Soil temperature should be at least 40F, ideally 6085F.

When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 8 to 10 weeks before your average last frost date.

Days to Emerge: 714 days

Seed Depth:

Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 6″

Row Spacing: 12″

Thinning: When 1″ tall, thin to 1 every 6″

Variety Info:

Days to Maturity: 75 days

Family: Alliaceae

Native: Eastern Mediterranean region

Hardiness: Biennial grown as an annual

Exposure: Full sun

Plant Dimensions: 18″30″ tall. Under optimal growing conditions, the white part of ‘King Richard’ can be 12″ long, making the entire plant up to 30″ long.

Variety Info: Leek plants resemble a long, fat green onion. The white lower portion has a mild onion flavor while the green tops are stronger tasting. Cold hardy to 20F.

Attributes: Frost Tolerant

There is more to this royal decree Leeks’ mild but rich onion flavor and cold tolerance make them a favorite in home kitchens and gardens. This onion relative has compact stems that thicken but do not form bulbs like onions. ‘King Richard’ produces extra long white stems early. Enjoy fresh, grilled, sauted, and added to soups and stews. Cold tolerant to 20F and can be left in the garden for an extended harvest.