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Allium porrum 'Giant Musselburg'

 
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Family: Alliaceae
Genus: Allium (AL-ee-um) (Info)
Species: porrum (POH-rum) (Info)
Cultivar: Giant Musselburg
Additional cultivar information: (aka Giant Musselburgh)
Registered or introduced: 1834

Synonym:Allium ampeloprasum var. porrum

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2 vendors have this plant for sale.

Category:
Biennials
Vegetables

Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing:
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

Hardiness:
Not Applicable

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

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Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information:
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Propagation Methods:
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Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral berrygirl On Mar 1, 2007, berrygirl from Braselton, GA (Zone 7b) wrote:

Enormous size, 9-15" long by 2-3" in diameter. Good buncher; 80-150 days from transplant.

Neutral Farmerdill On Sep 27, 2004, Farmerdill from Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) wrote:

Introduced in 1834, this popular Scottish leek is known for its large, fat, tender stalks, mild flavor, and overwintering capabilities. It does well in the North or South.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Clovis, California
Wilsonville, Oregon



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