Author Topic: Leek for planting now! "Bleu de Solaise" (Read 9629 times)

OllieC · « **on:** September 13, 2007, 16:32:01 »

Hi and a very happy sunny day to you all.

I've been given a packet of seeds from a friend in France, going by the name "Bleu de Solaise" & claiming they can be planted August, September, October.

Anyone tried them or got any comments?

Ta again

Ollie

saddad · « **Reply #1 on:** September 13, 2007, 16:33:01 »

No, but if you are offering!
;D

Amazin · « **Reply #2 on:** September 13, 2007, 17:23:02 »

Blimey - in like Flynn there, saddad!

(Beat me to it - grrr!)

;D

OllieC · « **Reply #3 on:** September 13, 2007, 18:49:45 »

The packet's been split in half with my father - would be delighted to do a split with the remainder if you 2 want to pm me your addresses. Not loads but enough for a fair trial & growing some more seeds if they work.

tim · « **Reply #4 on:** September 13, 2007, 18:51:11 »

Planted? Sown??

Getting a bit late for most of the UK, but we're not looking for the usual fat shank?

I've just sown some more Spring Onions.

OllieC · « **Reply #5 on:** September 13, 2007, 18:55:47 »

sorry sorry! Yes, sown not planted...

OllieC · « **Reply #6 on:** September 13, 2007, 19:47:53 »

You know, as a result of my innocent mistake (sow/plant), I have a slowly creeping feeling that a mistranslation could be involved here...

Deb P · « **Reply #7 on:** September 14, 2007, 00:13:32 »

Quote from: saddad on September 13, 2007, 16:33:01

No, but if you are offering!
;D

I have a few plantlets I didn't get around to finding a place for if you want to try them?

grawrc · « **Reply #8 on:** September 14, 2007, 06:46:33 »

semer = to sow?? does that help?

glosterwomble · « **Reply #9 on:** September 14, 2007, 08:15:19 »

I bought Bleu de solaise from the real seed company earlier in the year http://www.realseeds.co.uk/stemcrops.html

I sowed mine around May time (I think?) in trays and and transplanted them into the plot about a month ago.
The Real seed company says that it is a later winter leek but I would say it's too late probably to sow now? Maybe try a few and leave the rest until next year.

HappyCatz · « **Reply #10 on:** September 14, 2007, 09:20:55 »

I received a free packet of leek seeds recently from Sarah Raven, can't remember the variety but are described as having 'purple-blue leaves' so sound fairly similar to yours. It says on the back that they can be direct sown in September for a spring/early summer cropand I have just put them in this week. Hope that helps :)

donlottie · « **Reply #11 on:** September 14, 2007, 10:27:49 »

Bought Verina F1 leek seedlings and planted them yesterday - can anyone tell me when they will be ready for harvesting because the label on the plants doesn't give this info

flowerlady · « **Reply #12 on:** September 14, 2007, 11:53:31 »

I have a friend who swears by these ... and they look magnificent on the plot on a frosty wintery day ;D

Amazin · « **Reply #13 on:** September 15, 2007, 05:48:31 »

HappyCatz, I think you're talking about leek St Victor - I've just bought some from the Sarah Raven website, just because of the amazing colour!

The blurb says: "A fantastic leek with purple-washed leaves which look good right through the winter. It''s a productive and very hardy variety, with a strong flavour, perfect for late autumn, winter and early spring. Sow under cover in early spring for summer crop, and sow direct in early-summer for winter crop."

Robert_Brenchley · « **Reply #14 on:** September 15, 2007, 12:19:33 »

I planted out Bleu de Solaise last week, after my first planting got wiped out. It's going to be interesting to see whether they manage to do anything!

grawrc · « **Reply #15 on:** September 15, 2007, 17:49:40 »

Just back from weeding my leeks. Quite a few gaps, but I had planted spares at the end of the rows so I'll be able to fill in the gaps.

Do the purple leeks cook purple too?

Deb P · « **Reply #16 on:** September 15, 2007, 21:43:18 »

I have no idea, my first year of growing them and they are not blue yet! I think they change colour as the nights cool down.... ;D

Hector · « **Reply #17 on:** August 02, 2011, 09:20:11 »

I know this is an old post but how did you all get on with sowing it late last year...and is it tasty!!!!

shirlton · « **Reply #18 on:** August 02, 2011, 09:23:19 »

We never grow any other leek. They are very hardy. The alium moth will still get them so net em.

Hector · « **Reply #19 on:** August 02, 2011, 09:27:58 »

Thanks Shirlton...is debris netting fine enough to stop the moth?

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Author Topic: Leek for planting now! "Bleu de Solaise" (Read 9629 times)