Topic: Question - Bulbs on my baby leeks

[OllieC]

Hi all

I went to plant out some leeks today, and they all have little bulbs on the bottom. I've never had this before, but then I've never tried sowing them so early either.

I sowed them around Christmas time, with the intention of making giants, but didn't get round to planting out until now. Will they bolt? I think they may think they're a year old already...

[OllieC]

Anyone?

[carolinej]

Well, I've never seen that on my leeks, but then again I am always immpatient to get them out as I run out of room.

May be an idea to plant them , but use a lot of them as soon as they are of any decent size incse they decide to bolt.

Then again, I'm no expert, sorry ::)

cj :)

[davyw1]

Hi all

I went to plant out some leeks today, and they all have little bulbs on the bottom. I've never had this before, but then I've never tried sowing them so early either.

I sowed them around Christmas time, with the intention of making giants, but didn't get round to planting out until now. Will they bolt? I think they may think they're a year old already...

Planting them early will not get you a giant Leek, its the breed that does that does that.
Your leeks should be ok to plant.