{"product_id":"chinese-leek-seeds-broad-leaf-nira-kz","title":"Chinese Leek Seed Packet - Broad Leaf Nira","description":"\u003cp\u003e100+ days to maturity. \u003cem\u003eAllium tuberosum\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Broad Leaved Nira’. Broad Leaved Nira Chinese Leek Seeds. Non-GMO, cool-season perennial heirloom. This popular Chinese specialty herb is a vigorous perennial for its young flower buds, long stems, and broad, deep-green blades. It is an excellent choice for home gardens and commercial growing. The savory and handsome flower stems are considered gourmet in many parts of the world. This Japanese variety of Chinese leek has deep green, broad, thick leaves with a garlic-onion flavor. Its tolerance to heat and cold makes it very easy to grow. ~ 9,300 seeds \/ oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--split--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChinese Leek Seeds - Broad Leaved Nira - Heirloom\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003c!--attr--\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003eAllium tuberosum\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Broad Leaved Nira’\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100+ Days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Germination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7-14 Days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeding Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.25 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8-12 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRow Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-6 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14-16 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e A neat rhizomatous clump of erect stalks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich in organic matter but light. Deep soil. Not picky about pH.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 65-75?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePests and Disease:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pests and diseases do not usually target Chinese leeks. In warm climates, aphids can be problematic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBroad Leaved Nira Chinese Leek Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green to white leaves. White flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBroad Leaved Nira Chinese Leek Flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delicate, mild garlic flavor. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!--endattr--\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Common Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flat chives, bong he, buchu, dok kui chaai, Chinese chive, gau tsoi fa, gow choy, jiu cai, jiu huang, jiu cai hua, kuichai, kutsay bulaklak, nin hua, nira no hana, oriental chive, or garlic chive, golden chive, blanched chive, yellow Chinese chive.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Grow Broad Leaved Nira Chinese Leek\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for zones 3-9. Direct sow seeds in late spring to early summer after the last frost. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. If transplanting, do so when 5-6 leaves appear. Cut back any blooms during the first season to have healthier plants in the next season. Requirements for flowering: sufficient vegetative growth (1-2 years), low temperatures in winter, and long summer days. Remove weeds promptly and water infrequently but deeply. Once established, the plant can be divided and raised for several years.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\u003cp\u003eFor growing blanched leeks (cultivate only the most robust plants in this manner): after an initial harvest of green leaves, cover with a tunnel and exclude all light while continuing to provide all of the plant's other needs. The new sprouts will emerge in darkness and have a more tender texture and subtle flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvesting Broad Leaved Nira Chinese Leek\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest by cutting just above ground level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCulinary Tips\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery part of this plant is edible and has a delicious garlicky flavor. 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