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    Leeks.

    Is it too early to sow 15 or so leek seeds in a propagator - simple plastic cover to a seed tray type thing.
    It will be outside.
    Reason I ask is simple: BORED, and I have some leek seeds.
    Not necessarily the ideal combination for the seeds I suppose.
    Last edited by Kirk; 05-11-2017, 09:54 PM.
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    I should think if you sow them before winter starts properly, and they grow, they will bolt next summer. That might be Ok if you want to eat them before that though

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    • #3
      Do it Kirk, Scratch that itch
      I'm sowing leeks every 4 weeks throughout the year (but I am nuts)

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      • #4
        Originally posted by Kirk View Post
        Is it too early to sow 15 or so leek seeds in a propagator - simple plastic cover to a seed tray type thing.
        It will be outside.
        Reason I ask is simple: BORED, and I have some leek seeds.
        Not necessarily the ideal combination for the seeds I suppose.
        I have successfully left leaks in the ground for 18 months without them bolting and our summer is ferocious. They've just gone dormant during the extreme heat and then started growing again when the weather is milder.

        You don't really have much to lose, but if you're impatient like me then you mightn't get a whole lot of joy out of watching a slow growing plant grow achingly slowly over winter (I'm planting perennial leeks next time around because slow growing stuff frustrates me).

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        • #5
          A friend of mine grows leeks all year round pretty much. I've got some that I sowed months back and which still aren't in the ground. This happened last year and I put them in ridiculously late (even later than now) but they still fattened up in the spring.

          I reckon leeks are quite forgiving plants. Plus, nothing ventured, nothing gained.

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          • #6
            I'm jealous, never had any great success with leeks.
            If I look at them the wrong way, they take the huff and start bolting.
            .......because you're thinking of putting the kettle on and making a pot of tea perhaps, you old weirdo. (Veggie Chicken - 25/01/18)

            My Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnC..._as=subscriber

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            • #7
              Bolting isn't the end of the world. Use it to your advantage

              http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...ml#post1548195

              I now have a healthy looking bed of leeks - most of them have 2 leeks as a bonus

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              Last edited by veggiechicken; 06-11-2017, 11:48 AM. Reason: Adding photos

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              • #8
                Wow, I might just leave the sad looking lot of leeks that I've got and intended to lift this coming weekend.
                .......because you're thinking of putting the kettle on and making a pot of tea perhaps, you old weirdo. (Veggie Chicken - 25/01/18)

                My Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnC..._as=subscriber

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                • #9
                  Leeks often look sad at this time of year, in my experience. Mine are struggling in the wind at the moment and some of the longest and oldest leaves are looking torn and ragged. Doesn't stop them being delicious! I just leave them and harvest as and when I want them.

                  (Looking good there, VC, by the way.)

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by Kirk View Post
                    Is it too early to sow 15 or so leek seeds in a propagator - simple plastic cover to a seed tray type thing.
                    It will be outside.
                    Reason I ask is simple: BORED, and I have some leek seeds.
                    Not necessarily the ideal combination for the seeds I suppose.
                    Bear in mind "Leek seeds will germinate in a very wide range of temperatures, from 7.5°C to 32°C (45°F to 90°F). The optimum for germination is a daytime temperature of about 21°C (70°F) and several degrees lower at night. "So a bit cold for sowing outside now

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by veggiechicken View Post
                      Bolting isn't the end of the world. Use it to your advantage

                      http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...ml#post1548195

                      I now have a healthy looking bed of leeks - most of them have 2 leeks as a bonus

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                      Looks like you are growing an oak forrest and the leeks are maybe just a catch crop.

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                      • #12
                        One of the joys of gardening under oak trees Lots of acorns this year = lots of baby oak trees to pull up next year.

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