Growing Leeks

View the Leeks page

12 Nov 11 Fae (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Are leeks edible when the seed head forms. Should I cut off the green stalks at ground level and let it reshoot for the next crop
Reply
07 Dec 11 Andrew (Australia - temperate climate)
Too woody to eat by then .. I let them flower for the following year's seeds
Reply
03 Mar 12 The Micro Gardener (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I cut off all leeks (shallots too) just above the base with a sharp knife when harvesting, cover with soil & mulch again and refertilise so I get another crop for free. Double your harvest.
Reply
Gardenate App

Put Gardenate in your pocket. Get our app for iPhone, iPad or Android to add your own plants and record your plantings and harvests

Planting Reminders

Join 60,000+ gardeners who already use Gardenate and subscribe to the free Gardenate planting reminders email newsletter.


Home | Vegetables and herbs to plant | Climate zones | About Gardenate | Contact us | Privacy Policy

This planting guide is a general reference intended for home gardeners. We recommend that you take into account your local conditions in making planting decisions. Gardenate is not a farming or commercial advisory service. For specific advice, please contact your local plant suppliers, gardening groups, or agricultural department. The information on this site is presented in good faith, but we take no responsibility as to the accuracy of the information provided.
We cannot help if you are overrun by giant slugs.