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Leek help please. - Neffa - 20-05-2020
After the accidental throwing away of my baby leeks is it too late to start again?
If not (trunk crossed in hopeful anticipation) should they be started in a pot or sown directly into their space.
RE: Leek help please. - Small chilli - 20-05-2020
I don’t know enough about leeks to be much help. If they’re a winter hardy variety I’m guessing you’re ok for a late crop. I’d really wait till someone that knows what they’re talking about comes along.
RE: Leek help please. - PyreneesPlot - 20-05-2020
I don't know, but given that planting out season is close upon us, I would say it is too late. But agreed that a late season variety might be OK.
Can you buy any from a nursery (sorry, don't know if they're open) or blag some from another grower? I almost always have more than I need/have room for.
RE: Leek help please. - Curly - 20-05-2020
Yes you still have time to sow, I always think leek do better when transplanted, there is less chance of them being pulled out thinking its grass, or growing grass thinking its leeks, but you could sow in a pot and sow direct and see the difference in performance
RE: Leek help please. - Neffa - 20-05-2020
Ta for the help.
I’ve had a go at getting some online because it’s impossible to go and get them but the ones I’ve found just aren’t worth the cost.
RE: Leek help please. - Veggie - 20-05-2020
You know my motto - Try it and see. If you don't try, you won't know.
Leeks are one of those things I sow throughout the year. Baby leeks are often tastier than the bigguns.
RE: Leek help please. - Curly - 29-05-2020
Came across something about leeks recently about watering leeks so want to know how often you water leeks?
RE: Leek help please. - PyreneesPlot - 29-05-2020
Mine get watered in on planting and then every few days if it is scorching (which it usually is in June) for the first 2-3 weeks and then just occasionally if it remains hot & dry.