Growing Leeks

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28 Jul 10 darren (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I have found a leek growing in my garden from last summer and it is absolutely huge forgot to pick it.Beginning to feel its part of the family.Funny thing is it hasnt or didnt go to seed can anyone tell me when this may happen .Its probably to tough to eat but I can at least get seeds for this season.
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04 Aug 10 Matt (Australia - temperate climate)
I just read that they are biennial so take two growing seasons to produce seed. google Annette McFarlane for her article on leeks.
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28 Jul 10 (Australia - temperate climate)
I would leave it to go to seed, then grow lots more! It sounds like a really good variety to propagate with such good 'holding' in the ground.
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