Saturday, 30 April 2011

Planting Leeks

I planted the leek seedlings outside today. 
Plant the leeks 6 inches apart, 6 inches down with 1 1/2 ft. between the rows.  To ensure the rows would be straight I ran a piece of twine attached to 2 stakes down the the bed.
I hilled the rows then planted the seedlings.  Just the very tops of the plants should be showing (the plants should be the length of a pencil). Leeks can be harvested late into the season and can be stored with either soil or vermiculite in a warm dry area.  Last I looked, leeks in the grocery store cost $3.99 for three so growing your own will save you mucho money. My favourite soup is potato and leek soup with homemade herb (basil, parsley, scape or mixed will do) pesto.

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