Beth said:

Isn't it a bit early to get seed catalogs (unless you are a southern grower
who is putting in a winter garden)?

Well, if you are starting your own onions and leeks indoors, you'd best
be ready to order before the rush, because ideally, to get a good sized
transplant for April you need to start the seeds by the end of January.

And sometimes there are varieties in limited supply, so it never hurts
to be the earliest bird...
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