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Never throw a leek stump away! If the base is intact, with roots, cut off the bottom inch or so and replant.
No base, no roots - no worry!! Shop bought leeks are often trimmed - as are the ones I get FREE! Trim off the bottom inch or so and put it in a little water, not too much or the leek will rot. Here are some I prepared earlier - about 3 days ago!
In their little pots.
The green bit in the middle shows it wants to grow!
I'll give them a few more days in their pots to let the roots grow more, then plant them in my permanent leek bed - where all rejuvenated leeks live. They usually produce side leeks. Some I cut off and use, leaving the stumps in situ, the rest are left to flower and self seed.
No base, no roots - no worry!! Shop bought leeks are often trimmed - as are the ones I get FREE! Trim off the bottom inch or so and put it in a little water, not too much or the leek will rot. Here are some I prepared earlier - about 3 days ago!
I'll give them a few more days in their pots to let the roots grow more, then plant them in my permanent leek bed - where all rejuvenated leeks live. They usually produce side leeks. Some I cut off and use, leaving the stumps in situ, the rest are left to flower and self seed.
The Moneyless Chicken says:-
Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without.
Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without.
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