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RE: 2025 - Seed Swap Circle - JJB - 09-12-2025
(08-12-2025, 05:09 PM)Veggie Wrote:(08-12-2025, 11:54 AM)JJB Wrote:Yes, They're Babington perennial leeks. I won't be offended if you don't want them!(06-12-2025, 07:58 PM)Veggie Wrote: Can I confirm that Both SC and JJB want perennial leek bulbils please?
Are they the same as babbington leeks? Babbingtons are what I've got growing from you last issue of bubils.
On reflection I'll stay with my original thoughts, I can find a home next door for some if necessary or retain them in case mine don't survive, so yes please as long as postage allows
PS I have only got 4 very young plants, nowhere near harvesting stage. By the way, how are they harvested? Dig out in total like ordinary leeks or chop tops off leaving roots insitu?
RE: 2025 - Seed Swap Circle - Veggie - 09-12-2025
Think about why they're called "perennial" leeks. If you dig them up like ordinary leeks, they'd be annual ones!
I'll be honest with you, I've only taken the odd leaf off them for flavouring. I'm aiming to grow a big clump of them because they're rare in the wild and the only place I've seen them is on Flat Holm island. I consider them to be an ornamental onion as the flowers are fascinating, so tall!
https://www.bitesizedgardening.co.uk/how-to-grow-perennial-leeks-a-low-maintenance-delight-for-uk-gardeners/how-to-dig-for-victory/
RE: 2025 - Seed Swap Circle - JJB - 09-12-2025
(09-12-2025, 11:18 AM)Veggie Wrote: Think about why they're called "perennial" leeks. If you dig them up like ordinary leeks, they'd be annual ones!
I'll be honest with you, I've only taken the odd leaf off them for flavouring. I'm aiming to grow a big clump of them because they're rare in the wild and the only place I've seen them is on Flat Holm island. I consider them to be an ornamental onion as the flowers are fascinating, so tall!
https://www.bitesizedgardening.co.uk/how-to-grow-perennial-leeks-a-low-maintenance-delight-for-uk-gardeners/how-to-dig-for-victory/
I remember you saying they were rare and passed on some growing bulbs to a pal, both his and mine died off but mine have come back, I'm not sure about his. If you send some I'll give them again.
RE: 2025 - Seed Swap Circle - JJB - 09-12-2025
Query: if you cut leeks in the bed off at the base to they grow again and become perennial?
RE: 2025 - Seed Swap Circle - Veggie - 09-12-2025
I always replant leek stumps (and spring onions). They regrow, flower and set seed. There are little patches of leeks all round the garden.
RE: 2025 - Seed Swap Circle - Veggie - 12-12-2025
JJB, your seeds have arrived - Thank you.
A few more candidates for the G&G flower bed!I'd better get a move on and pack up my offerings!
RE: 2025 - Seed Swap Circle - JJB - 13-12-2025
(12-12-2025, 07:05 PM)Veggie Wrote: JJB, your seeds have arrived - Thank you.
I'd better get a move on and pack up my offerings!
No real hurry here, I'll not be sowing for a couple of months
RE: 2025 - Seed Swap Circle - Small chilli - 16-12-2025
Came home very excited to find, no seeds in my post box
. Still not worried. Post is being ridiculously slow at the moment.
RE: 2025 - Seed Swap Circle - Veggie - 16-12-2025
I'm going to post mine after Christmas when the rush is over. Sorry to keep you waiting!
RE: 2025 - Seed Swap Circle - Small chilli - 16-12-2025
That’s not a problem at all. It’s like a late Christmas present when we’re into the new year and everything’s depressing.