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Growing leeks

I'm a leek novice and as a result, hadn't really thought through the practicalities of growing them - I didn't realise they had such a long growing time I've planted some seeds in modules, currently sitting in cold frame with nothing doing. Problem by Bf206

08/04/2013 19:43:39

by Bf206

Talkback: Growing leeks

garden was designed for a family of nine, which we used to be, but now I am on my own I keep over-producing - so hard to adapt - and i don't get the same satisfaction from a bunch of my own flowers. My gardening "Bible" tells me that leeks will only grow by Anonymous

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09/05/2012 14:02:41

by gardeningfantic

Talkback: How to grow leeks from seed

How long does the fleece stay on? My guess that is to stop birds pulling the leeks out of the ground until they are rooted??-so not long-have to admit have never heard of this before I always grow mine in modules and wait until they are a few inches by Mike Brown

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06/03/2013 23:55:16

by Woodgreen wonderboy

growing Babington leeks

by Swedboy

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07/05/2012 23:48:20

by Swedboy

Talkback: Last of the leeks

My local garden centre is advertising leek plants for sale, could this be a misprint or can you plant leeks this late? ref lizzie and leeks no this is not a misprint maybe flying a bit close time wise but leeks are pretty hardy,buy them water them by northwood kirkbys allotments joey

28/11/2011 18:31:20

by PoeticRambler

bolting leeks

The leeks on my allotment have gone to seed. Are they still alright to use for cooking.? The centre seem to be a bit soft. Also any hints on growing show leeks, I am taking part in a local competition only a bit of fun, but I would like to have a by wendyh

11/06/2012 10:22:34

by wendyh

leeks

Hello! It's the 1st time I've tried growing leeks and I'm not convinced I'm doing it right! I started off the seed in cells and then planted them into the veggie patch. When I transplanted they where probably 2 to 3 inches tall and basically looked by Moonlit Hare

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07/07/2012 10:53:30

by Maud is in the garden

Leeks

The one success I've had in this dismal summer is my leeks. They have been tremendous. Trouble is I don't want to use any for a few weeks and its the beginning of December. Will they be OK in the ground? Do they continue to grow? Will they rot? Any by Colin7

03/12/2012 09:26:34

by SwissSue

Garden Leeks

Can anyone recommend a garden suitable leek , i have not grown any for many years since allotment days I always grow Musselbrough leeks and get good crops even this year which has been difficult. I have three good rows to see us into next year by virgle

15/12/2012 18:44:51

by driverdiver

Leeks

I transplanted my leeks into their growing position on 20th May, but forgot to trim the leeks and tops before putting them into the ground. They have now grown to about eight inches tall, but look very thin and a bit straggly. Is this the reason and by Chloesgran

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30/06/2012 17:14:16

by Daisy Cottage

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