Leeks, what would happen if..

Sideways · « **on:** May 05, 2009, 12:33 »

.. I planted them out just like I do any other veg?

I have read about the way you should plant leeks, dig a fairly deep hole, place the individual leek in and add some water. The leek then grows to fit the hole, right?

What if I took my leek, which is in a 4" pot, and simply planted it out level with the surrounding soil, like we do for nearly everything else?

lucywil · « **Reply #1 on:** May 05, 2009, 13:00 »

there is only one way you are going to find out, but i think you would get more green leek than white leek

DD. · « **Reply #2 on:** May 05, 2009, 13:02 »

You'd also probably get a lot of leaf & no stem.

compostqueen · « **Reply #3 on:** May 05, 2009, 13:05 »

They get planted deep so you get a lovely white shank. If you plant them on the level though you can place a length of pipe over them so you blanch the shank to get it white. Folks use that grey plumbing pipe, about 4 or 5" diameter

I do make a deep hole for mine using a bulb planter or a strong stick and just wiggle it back and forth to make your hole, drop it in and water it

Why not do both then you can compare the results

Sideways · « **Reply #4 on:** May 05, 2009, 13:16 »

Thanks folks, that makes sense.

Salmo · « **Reply #5 on:** May 05, 2009, 15:06 »

Some leeks are grown at ground level. What you get are pot leeks with a thick white base and lots of leaf. I think they are used in stews and soups?

debbiedoll · « **Reply #6 on:** May 05, 2009, 17:47 »

I've also have leeks growing, please can someone tell me how big they need to be before planting outside?

Yorkie · « **Reply #7 on:** May 05, 2009, 18:31 »

It is recommended that they are about 6" tall and pencil thickness.

Mine have never been that big tho'

They can be planted in situ quite late, after harvesting early spuds

debbiedoll · « **Reply #8 on:** May 06, 2009, 18:42 »

Thanks for that, I just hope I don't kill them off before planting out, as I nearly did with the broccoli. First year growing veg, I'm getting there, lol!!

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