Dibbed leeks, bending?

isis · « **on:** August 16, 2010, 09:13 »

Sorry first time gardener here!
I have planted my leeks out using the dibbing method and I notice that some are bending. they are starting to get thick and heavy now I guess thats the reason why they struggle to hold their weight.
Is this normal? Is there anything I can do to correct this? Do i just need to just straighten them out?
My leeks are in raised beds.

Thanks

mikem · « **Reply #1 on:** August 16, 2010, 09:29 »

In order that someone may be able to help you how deep did you "dib" the hole? When did you put them in?

AndyRVTR · « **Reply #2 on:** August 16, 2010, 13:20 »

Did you also water them in when dibbing?

isis · « **Reply #3 on:** August 16, 2010, 15:32 »

i did it about 3-4 inches deep in June..
yes i did water them in.

AndyRVTR · « **Reply #4 on:** August 16, 2010, 15:56 »

Not sure if it makes any difference, but when I 'dib' mine its usually to a depth of 6-8"+

DD. · « **Reply #5 on:** August 16, 2010, 16:10 »

Andy could be right with the depth of the hole.

Try eathing them up, (like spuds), to cover up more stem to both blanch & support them.

isis · « **Reply #6 on:** August 17, 2010, 14:25 »

thanks for your advice everyone!

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