Leeks

andyww2013 · « **on:** November 29, 2018, 18:19 »

Hi,

I planted some leeks quite late in the year (August) They've got to about twice the size of pencil. I'm guessing that they won't grow anymore now.

Time to pick and enjoy ?

juvenal · « **Reply #1 on:** November 29, 2018, 18:23 »

I think they will actually grow very slowly during next few months. Would be interested to hear what others have to say about this.

Good to eat as 'fingerling' leeks anyway!

AlaninCarlisle · « **Reply #2 on:** November 29, 2018, 19:09 »

I did the same after my first planting bolted in the summer heat. I'm just leaving them to grow slowly for the moment and am looking to start harvesting them in about February or March time

DHM · « **Reply #3 on:** November 30, 2018, 07:01 »

The few leeks we have left have got to about sausage thickness but seemed to have stopped growing now and the green tops (much prized in our house) are looking a bit ratty. All considered I think I'll leave them for another month and use them for a turkey, stuffing, bacon and leek pie on Boxing day!

Growster... · « **Reply #4 on:** November 30, 2018, 07:29 »

What variety are they, Andy?

If they were something like Musselburgh, a winter leek, they'll just hang around and grow to stay alive! The tops will look a bit tired too.

If they were a Summer or Auntumn variety, bolting may happen, but as everything is so slow about now, you might just as well use them as needed!

(Like the term 'fingerling' Juvenal! Reminds me of DD's 'furtling')!

mumofstig · « **Reply #5 on:** November 30, 2018, 07:40 »

Mine didn't make much growth when it was dry, but now seem to be slowly getting a little fatter.

Like AinC I'm leaving mine to get on with it, I'll eat them later - hopefully if the next couple of months aren't too cold they'll be good eating by February when other HG veg are getting scarce. Fingers crossed on that!

Goosegirl · « **Reply #6 on:** November 30, 2018, 14:54 »

Leeks are such a sturdy crop and can be used throughout the winter season. Late plantings won't fatten out as much as earlier ones but can still be used as and when.

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