{"product_id":"allium-porrum-leek-elefant-seeds","title":"Winter Leek Elephant - 400 seeds (Allium porrum)","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"100\" data-end=\"139\"\u003eWinter Leek ‘Elephant’ – 400 Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"140\" data-end=\"179\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"140\" data-end=\"157\"\u003e(Allium porrum)\u003c\/em\u003e – Giant Winter Leek\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"532\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"211\"\u003eWinter Leek ‘Elephant’\u003c\/strong\u003e is a traditional variety producing \u003cstrong data-start=\"247\" data-end=\"268\"\u003ethick, tall stems\u003c\/strong\u003e with excellent cold tolerance, making it perfect for harvesting right through the winter months. With its \u003cstrong data-start=\"375\" data-end=\"408\"\u003emild, sweet onion-like flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e and robust size, it is a reliable crop for the kitchen garden. 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