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Giant Musselburgh · Leek

Zone 3b Save Garden

Planting Schedule

Add Giant Musselburgh to your garden to build a schedule and get reminders.
MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsMar 10th
Last FrostMay 19th
Transplant / Direct Sow OutdoorsMay 19th
Harvest BeginsSep 16th
Harvest EndsSep 21st

Crop Details

Transplant Conditions: Wait until soil reaches 45°F and nights stay above 35°F before moving outdoors. Harden off for 7 days first.
TraitValue
Days to Maturity120
Sun RequirementsFull Sun
Growth HabitUpright
Support NeededNone
Planting DepthNormal
Germination Temp (°F)70
Min Soil Temp (°F)45
Min Night Temp (°F)35
Harden Off (days)7
Expert Note: For Giant Musselburgh, transplant when seedlings are pencil-thick and keep the base repeatedly earthed up to build long white shanks.