Topic: Winner of the Leek Show

[busy_lizzie]

At least some veg have benefitted from the rainy summer. Leeks have done really well.  Here is the winner of our local Leek Show.  Our Site got first and second price.  ;D busy_lizzie

[aquilegia]

 :o :o :o lordy they are huge!

I wonder if they taste nice, though!

[Mrs Ava]

hell they are thick!  :o ::)  Congrats to the winners on your site BL, bet they are very proud.

[ina]

Congratulations!
I've never seen leeks like that.

[Hot_Potato]

Heavens - does that mean we're supposed to be 'harvesting' them now....I only planted mine in the middle of July or maybe even a bit later but I must say they're appear to be growing well after all that rain - well loads of green growth anyway!

Maggie

[Mrs Ava]

I didn't plant mine until mid summer and they too have put on loads of growth and are looking just fine.  I will be leaving mine in the ground until I really desperately want them, hopefully in the depths of winter.  I guess exhibition growers start their much much earlier.

[tim]

Incredible, aren't they? But don't worry, normal folk - those are 'pot' leeks?? And for cooking, I'd rather have the slimliners. If you've got plenty, use them finger-thick, especially King Richard, to add to dishes.

And keeping? See my 'Early winter veg' comment. Should depend on variety & planting date. Our usual time is July but, this year, these went in late May. Fortunately, we do have a back-up.  = Tim