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I am fascinated with growing leeks vegetatively It amazes me that a single seed leek can produce so many progeny from a single head.
Even at this time of year, when separated from the parent plant, and without heat, this leek 'grass' roots very quickly and within a couple of days I have sturdy little plants. I have 70 plants at present grown from one leek head and could if I wanted probably cultivate many more. These leeklets grow much faster and stronger than leeks grown from seed and don't seem to require the same amount of heat as seed grown leeks.
Most of the leeks that reach the show bench are grown by this method and I can understand the reasons why show growers are so passionate about this part of leek growing.
I don't show my leeks but have to admit I enjoy this means of propagation.
Even at this time of year, when separated from the parent plant, and without heat, this leek 'grass' roots very quickly and within a couple of days I have sturdy little plants. I have 70 plants at present grown from one leek head and could if I wanted probably cultivate many more. These leeklets grow much faster and stronger than leeks grown from seed and don't seem to require the same amount of heat as seed grown leeks.
Most of the leeks that reach the show bench are grown by this method and I can understand the reasons why show growers are so passionate about this part of leek growing.
I don't show my leeks but have to admit I enjoy this means of propagation.
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