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Derekthefox
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Hectare
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Re: First ever leeks
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Reply #20 on:
December 02, 2005, 19:03:31 »
Stop it Wardy, you've got me dribbling again ...
Derekthefox :D
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spacehopper
Hectare
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Its a jungle out there...
Re: First ever leeks
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Reply #21 on:
December 02, 2005, 19:59:54 »
Wow, they look really good:)
I've not taken any of mine up yet but they have orange rust all over them so they will likely be composted!
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Make the most of today, because you'll never have it back again.
Annadl
Half Acre
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Anna from Downunder.
Re: First ever leeks
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Reply #22 on:
December 03, 2005, 03:12:29 »
Well done Wardy. Is there anything you can’t grow! They look fantastic!!
Your talk about soup just makes my mouth water.
What a great idea. My OH loves soup. I’ll have to butter him up with that, with unusual varieties for summer. Have you tried wrapping them with ham and baking in oven. Delish.
Icyberjunkie – you’ve planted 1 packet!!
I’ve been waiting forever for mine to grow. I bought the seedlings from the nursery but it might have been the wrong season. Planted them first day of spring and they now look like bunching onions!! But apparently I’ve got another 2 months to go!
Me thinks I should plant another batch. (sowing seeds wasn’t successful for me).
Well done again Wardy. It is certainly worth the wait for such a prize.
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Derekthefox
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Re: First ever leeks
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Reply #23 on:
December 03, 2005, 09:03:46 »
Yes, caz and baz, just ignore the rust, the main stems will be fine, and just as delicious ...
Derekthefox :D
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Derekthefox
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Re: First ever leeks
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Reply #24 on:
December 03, 2005, 12:50:22 »
He he Spam and leeks eh ...
Derekthefox :D
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Mothy
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My 4th season on my Lottie in Leicestershire.
Re: First ever leeks
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Reply #25 on:
December 03, 2005, 19:44:34 »
Spams off!!
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undercarriage plan
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Re: First ever leeks
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Reply #26 on:
December 03, 2005, 19:50:02 »
Wow Wardy!! Sorry to be late, have I missed the leeks and spam....?? Lurve spam, is dad's fault......They look fantastic!! Well done you!
Lottie
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Derekthefox
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Re: First ever leeks
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December 03, 2005, 19:52:09 »
Wot no spam?
Luncheon meat instead I suppose ...
Derekthefox :D
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supersprout
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mulch mad!
Re: First ever leeks
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December 07, 2005, 18:48:16 »
Bit late I know wardy, but just wanted to say COR!!! ::) Love the white bits! Will take earthing up seriously from now on ... ;D
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Paulines7
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Re: First ever leeks
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Reply #29 on:
December 07, 2005, 19:25:06 »
Well done Wardy. I haven't tried to grow them yet but know they wouldn't be anywhere near as good as yours.
Pauline
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undercarriage plan
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Re: First ever leeks
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Reply #30 on:
December 07, 2005, 21:28:04 »
Have to say, my first leeks were my best ever... and did I really say that?? But they were!!! Think that ever since, have been trying too hard...
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Re: First ever leeks
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December 07, 2005, 23:02:58 »
Wards, you'll be fine.. just make sure that when wandering round plot, don't let leeks catch you looking at them....act relaxed and unfussed, whistle even, pretend to look anywhere but at leeks... ::) ;)
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Derekthefox
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Re: First ever leeks
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December 08, 2005, 00:05:57 »
Yes our first efforts always seem to score so highly in success terms, infuriating for the diehards, who tell you it is not possible, and frustrating for ourselves, as we struggle to match the standard the following year. So much of it IS a lottery, alas we don't always know just which bit ...
Derekthefox :D
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Robert_Brenchley
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Re: First ever leeks
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Reply #33 on:
December 08, 2005, 19:29:31 »
My first leek crop was totally pathetic, as were most of the others. After several years of steadily removing weeds and building up the soil, I'm now getting far better results. It's just patience and hard work.
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Derekthefox
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December 08, 2005, 19:34:07 »
Yes, I have had 5 seasons now, and my crops are beginning, just beginning, to look respectable. Still getting abysmal failures though, so I have learned to smile regardless...
Derekthefox :D
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Jockthebear.
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Re: First ever leeks
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Reply #35 on:
December 09, 2005, 12:12:53 »
Yeh, but that barbel........
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supersprout
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mulch mad!
Re: First ever leeks
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December 19, 2005, 22:01:57 »
Winter is reading season 8) and this year I'm going to follow the suggestion to plant three seeds in a kitchen roll roll full of compost and see if I get wunda leeks ... ;D
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Derekthefox
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Re: First ever leeks
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Reply #37 on:
December 19, 2005, 23:42:02 »
Whats wrong with bog rolls ?
Derekthefox :D
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Derekthefox
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Re: First ever leeks
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December 20, 2005, 10:33:48 »
I am sure our house will generate its own quantity of refuse, including cracker rolls etc, but our wrapping paper doesnt seem to have the tubes in ... What can be directed towards the allotment certainly will ...
It's only me that preaches bah humbug in our house by the way ;D
Derekthefox :D
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supersprout
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mulch mad!
Re: First ever leeks
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January 01, 2006, 12:50:56 »
The long small diameter rolls from wrapping paper would seem to be made for salsify or burdock he he thanks for the tip wardy but I want me leeks fat ;D
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