leeks in tubs

greenmiranda · « **on:** March 11, 2008, 12:36 »

hello. i am very new to gardening and the site!

short and sweet.... can i grow leeks in tubs?

thanks

Celtic Eagle · « **Reply #1 on:** March 11, 2008, 13:13 »

Yes you can ... but why?

The show growers grow one big leek per pot so it can be done. For normal growing they are best in the ground . However, if you're short of space so long as the tub is deep enough say 10" they'll be fine and you could earthup as they grow

Ok start with about 6" of compost in the tub plant your leek in 3" deep holes as they grow add a bit more compost so extending the blanched length of the leek .

It's worth a try

greenmiranda · « **Reply #2 on:** March 11, 2008, 17:10 »

thank you.

i have pets that will eat, dig up or pooh on anything in the ground. not to mention my kids!

flowerlady · « **Reply #3 on:** March 11, 2008, 18:15 »

... had to read that twice !!

:roll:

gobs · « **Reply #4 on:** March 11, 2008, 21:21 »

Quote from: "flowerlady"

... had to read that twice !! :roll:

Yes. :shock:

do you feel like in control, Miranda? :roll:

greenmiranda · « **Reply #5 on:** March 12, 2008, 09:33 »

did i miss something? :?

Celtic Eagle · « **Reply #6 on:** March 12, 2008, 12:48 »

Don't worry Miranda strange sense of humor on here you'll get used to it in a couple of years.

About the leeks I understand your reason now Good Luck

gobs · « **Reply #7 on:** March 12, 2008, 15:55 »

Eagle is right, just ignore. Found it funny, that's all.

What pets have you got?

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