Blue de Solaise Leek

This Scottish HEIRLOOM from the early 1800s is a handsome old-time favorite that has stood the test of time. Yielding whopping 2- to 3-inch diameter stems that remain tender, Giant Musselburgh is one of the most dependable and best winter-hardy leeks you can grow.

Plant this HEIRLOOM once, allow it to perennialize and enjoy for years to come! This Japanese delicacy walks the line between scallion and leek. While you will absolutely want to harvest some at scallion stage, allow others to overwinter, the flavor to deepen and enjoy as baby leeks in the early spring. Their sweet, mild flavor is wonderful fresh in salads and outstanding when grilled! As with leeks, their snow-white shanks may be elongated by hilling soil around them while growing. Cheerful round white flowers will bustle with bees in the spring.

Originating on the French island of Corsica, Walla Walla was brought to Washington state by a French soldier and has become a juicy, sweet, regional favorite of the Northwest. Now a customer favorite among New England growers because is matures so early, this cold-hardy, Spanish type has a flattish shape, tan skin, and white flesh. Walla Walla is sweet enough to eat like an apple, yet with an onion “zing” that adds zest to any dish! A short keeper, so it is best enjoyed soon after harvest for fresh eating or cooking.

This bunching and slow-spreading HEIRLOOM from Japan will reward you all season long and for years to come! As a herald of spring, each April greenish-white playful round flowers, adorn the tops of mature shoots on this perennial. As the plant multiplies naturally by division throughout the growing season, a perpetual supply of fresh, green slender and zesty shoots will continue to emerge. A must-have for any onion-lover!

This French HEIRLOOM is a “banana” type shallot yielding plump, long, torpedo-shaped bulbs. Very popular with chefs, this gourmet treat is technically a cross between a shallot and an onion. The flesh is mild, savory and sweet and their flavor only deepens as they store all winter long!

This new downy mildew resistant variety yields copper-skinned, oval bulbs with a beautiful pink flesh and mild, sweet flavor.  Excellent both raw and cooked. Perfect for long storage.