Am I too late to start leeks

Broadhaven · « **on:** May 17, 2012, 21:41 »

I have forgotten to sow my leeks. I'm so annoyed with myself as they were so successful last year and am still pulling my last years produce. Am I too late to sow now?

yorkiegal · « **Reply #1 on:** May 17, 2012, 21:58 »

I do hope not. I sowed mine today in a cat litter tray, after my first attempt failed.

GrannieAnnie · « **Reply #2 on:** May 17, 2012, 22:31 »

I got 5 tiny leek seedlings from my first sowing as my seeds were about 6 years old. So I bought some new ones which I sowed last weekend.

I don't think we will get huge leeks from them, but hopefully we will get quite a nice harvest!

Paul Plots · « **Reply #3 on:** May 18, 2012, 02:07 »

In that case I may well sow some more as this year, trying not to over crowd mine, I sowed quite thinly and now wish I had a few extras to go in when the potatoes are lifted and extra space becomes available.

galen · « **Reply #4 on:** May 18, 2012, 08:53 »

I sowed mine at least 6 weeks ago outside and they only started showing this week. I had given up on them and was thinking of starting again (or buying plug plants) Hopefully the gradual rise in temperature will start to move things along now

Rangerkris · « **Reply #5 on:** May 18, 2012, 09:28 »

I have some started ages ago, even if you only get them as a small leek they are very tasty. I might chuck some more seed in today.

aelf · « **Reply #6 on:** May 18, 2012, 09:34 »

mine went in about three weeks ago and are just showing. I'd say go for it, the worst you will get is baby leeks (and you would pay a fortune for those in a resturant

)

Paul Plots · « **Reply #7 on:** May 18, 2012, 15:28 »

Sounds good to me Aelf & Kris.

Baby leeks on the "hoping for" list.

GrannieAnnie · « **Reply #8 on:** May 18, 2012, 15:31 »

Good luck everyone!!

Plottered · « **Reply #9 on:** May 18, 2012, 15:37 »

sowe mine ages ago in an old plastic tray....I'll be sticking them out tomorrow ....Ive never been able to grow big fat leeks but as above the thin ones taste just as good.

Broadhaven · « **Reply #10 on:** May 18, 2012, 16:51 »

Thanks all. Just done them today. Yes totally agree re small ones. 

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